CVE-2016-6602: ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 use a weak obfuscation algorithm to store passwords, which allows con...

Security readout for executives and security teams

ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 stored passwords using weak obfuscation. Anyone who can access the named configuration file may recover cleartext passwords. The business risk is credential compromise, especially where this issue is paired with the related remote file access vulnerability noted in the CVE record. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 or 5.2 SP1, especially where WebNMS configuration files are reachable by unintended local, application, backup, or remote file-read paths. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure if WebNMS 5.2 or 5.2 SP1 exists. The main concern is password compromise and follow-on access, not just application downtime. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 deployments.; Review ZOHO/WebNMS vendor guidance before applying version-specific fixes.; Restrict access to WEB-INF/conf/securitydbData.xml and related configuration backups..

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Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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