Security readout for executives and security teams
SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00 reportedly stores user credentials in cleartext in config.txt and leaves that file with insecure permissions. A person who already has local access to the system could obtain credentials and escalate privileges. This is mainly a legacy exposure and access-control problem, not a confirmed internet-exploited issue. Exposure appears limited to environments still operating SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00. Risk depends on whether untrusted or low-privileged local users can access the gateway host or its filesystem backups. The provided data does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system risk. It is not documented as actively exploited, but cleartext credentials on a security gateway can undermine administrative control. Prioritize if the product remains deployed, has shared local access, or uses reusable credentials. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for fixed versions or supported replacements.; Restrict local access to the gateway host to trusted administrators only..
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- smartfilter-configtxt-info-disclosure(49338)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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