CVE-2016-10103 in Automize
Summary
by MITRE
Information Disclosure can occur in encryptionProfiles.jsd in Hitek Software's Automize because of the Read attribute being set for Users. This allows an attacker to recover encrypted passwords for GPG Encryption profiles. Verified in all 10.x versions up to and including 10.25, and all 11.x versions up to and including 11.14.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/14/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-10103 represents a critical information disclosure flaw within Hitek Software's Automize platform, specifically affecting encryption profile management functionality. This security weakness exists in the encryptionProfiles.jsd component where improper access controls have been implemented, allowing unauthorized users to exploit a Read attribute that should be restricted. The flaw manifests in versions ranging from 10.x through 10.25 and 11.x through 11.14, indicating a prolonged period of exposure without proper remediation. The vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality of sensitive cryptographic information stored within the system, creating a significant risk for organizations relying on automated task management with encryption capabilities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate privilege validation within the JavaScript-based profile management interface. When the Read attribute is improperly configured for user roles, it enables attackers to traverse the application's security boundaries and access encrypted password data associated with GPG encryption profiles. This represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and demonstrates poor access control implementation that aligns with CWE-284, which categorizes improper access control vulnerabilities. The flaw essentially allows any authenticated user to bypass intended security restrictions and extract sensitive cryptographic credentials that should remain protected from unauthorized access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, creating potential pathways for broader system compromise. Attackers who exploit this weakness can recover encrypted passwords used for GPG encryption profiles, which may serve as stepping stones for further attacks or provide access to sensitive data that was intended to be protected through encryption. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations using Automize for automated task scheduling and execution where encryption profiles are configured for various system components, potentially exposing the entire automation infrastructure to unauthorized access. The implications are especially severe for environments where automated processes handle sensitive data, financial transactions, or regulatory compliance requirements.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement comprehensive access control measures to restrict Read permissions for encryption profile data. The recommended mitigations include updating to patched versions of Automize software where available, implementing additional authentication layers for sensitive configuration data, and conducting thorough security assessments of all encryption profile management interfaces. Security teams should also consider implementing network segmentation to limit access to critical automation components and establish monitoring protocols for unauthorized access attempts to encryption profile data. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control implementation and the potential consequences of failing to adequately protect sensitive cryptographic information within enterprise automation platforms, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1552 for unsecured credentials and T1071 for application layer protocols.