CVE-2016-8233

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: March 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Log files generated by Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) versions earlier than 1.2.2 may contain user credentials in a non-secure, clear text form that could be viewed by a non-privileged user.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95992

Source: psirt@lenovo.com

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-11635

Source: psirt@lenovo.com

Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95992

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-11635

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.1%

62th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-532

Affected Vendors

lenovo

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