CVE-2025-32987 in eDiscovery Platform
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2025
Arctera eDiscovery Platform before 10.3.2, when Enterprise Vault Collection Module is used, places a cleartext password on a command line in EVSearcher.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-32987 affects the Arctera eDiscovery Platform version 10.3.1 and earlier, specifically when utilizing the Enterprise Vault Collection Module. This security flaw represents a critical exposure in how the platform handles authentication credentials during the collection process, creating an avenue for unauthorized access and potential data compromise. The issue stems from the platform's improper handling of sensitive information within command-line interfaces, where authentication credentials are transmitted in plaintext format rather than being properly secured or encrypted.
The technical implementation flaw occurs within the EVSearcher component of the Enterprise Vault Collection Module, which executes commands that include cleartext passwords directly in the command line arguments. This practice violates fundamental security principles for credential management and creates a persistent exposure window where any user with access to process listings or system logs can potentially extract these sensitive credentials. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-312, which specifically addresses the exposure of sensitive information through cleartext storage or transmission, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where multiple users may have access to system monitoring tools.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability significantly impacts the security posture of organizations utilizing the Arctera platform for eDiscovery processes. Attackers who gain access to system monitoring capabilities or process information can easily extract authentication credentials from command-line arguments, potentially enabling them to access Enterprise Vault repositories and compromise sensitive data. The impact extends beyond simple credential theft to include potential lateral movement within the enterprise network, as these credentials may be used to access additional systems or data sources that share similar authentication mechanisms. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1552.001, which covers the exploitation of credentials stored in cleartext, and represents a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to Arctera eDiscovery Platform version 10.3.2 or later, which addresses this specific vulnerability through proper credential handling mechanisms. Additional protective measures should include implementing process monitoring to detect command-line arguments containing credential information, utilizing secure credential management systems that do not expose passwords in command-line parameters, and conducting thorough security audits of all enterprise vault collection processes. System administrators should also consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit who can view process information or system logs where such credential exposure might occur, while ensuring that all authentication mechanisms within the platform are properly configured to avoid plaintext credential transmission.