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2.1

EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony logs GUI passwords in plain text

CVE-2015-6847 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The default setup of EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony version 5.4 SP1 stores the NAVISPHERE graphical‑interface passwords in a log file without encryption. Anyone with access to the server can read that file and see the passwords. Update to the P3 patch or change the configuration to stop passwords from being written in clear text.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
emc vplex_geosynchrony 5.4
cpe:2.3:a:emc:vplex_geosynchrony:5.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The default configuration of EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.4 SP1 before P3 stores cleartext NAVISPHERE GUI passwords in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading th...
The default configuration of EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.4 SP1 before P3 stores cleartext NAVISPHERE GUI passwords in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published18 Nov 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-6847 · NVD
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