CVE-2023-38328Network attack vector

Database password disclosure via cleartext setup panel

Published Oct 26, 2023 · Updated Sep 10, 2024

Improper password storage in eGroupWare 17.1.20190111 allows remote authenticated users to read a cleartext database password. The setup panel at setup/manageheader.php renders the stored database password in cleartext rather than protecting it from disclosure. Administrator credentials are required; the record establishes credential disclosure but no integrity or availability impact.

CVSS severity4.9
Medium
EPSS probability0.58%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper password storage in eGroupWare 17.1.20190111 allows remote authenticated users to read a cleartext database password. The setup panel at setup/manageheader.php renders the stored database password in cleartext rather than protecting it from disclosure. Administrator credentials are required; the record establishes credential disclosure but no integrity or availability impact.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-38328
Published
Oct 26, 2023
Updated
Sep 10, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-522, T1552
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 26, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 10, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

4.9NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-522Insufficiently Protected Credentials
T1552Unsecured Credentials

Public exploit references

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