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CVE-2017-15918

HighPublished

Sera 1.2 stores the user's login password in plain text in their home directory. This makes privilege escalation trivial and also exposes the user and...

Published: Nov 1, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 6, 2017

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 65.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Sera 1.2 stores the user's login password in plain text in their home directory. This makes privilege escalation trivial and also exposes the user and system keychains to local attacks.

Sources

Sera 1.2 - Local Privilege Escalation / Password DisclosureExploit
Mark Wadham · macos · Dec 6, 2017

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