CVE-2011-1509

high

Description

The encryptPassword function in Login.js in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (SDP) 8012 and earlier uses a Caesar cipher for encryption of passwords in cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69841

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49636

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519652/100/0/threaded

http://www.coresecurity.com/content/multiples-vulnerabilities-manageengine-sdp

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8385

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2011-09-20

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00192