QID 48241

Date Published: 2023-07-28

QID 48241: Remote Mail Service Accepting Unencrypted Credentials Detected (IMAP)

A remote management service that accepts unencrypted credentials was detected on the target host.

Services IMAP with basic auth are checked.

Sending login information without encryption can leave it vulnerable to interception by attackers on the same network using a "network sniffer." This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

If possible, use alternate services that provide encryption.
Using strong cryptography, render all authentication credentials (such as passwords/phrases) unreadable during transmission.

Vendor References

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