Description
Lansweeper lsrunase 2.0 and lsencrypt 2.0 use RC4 encryption with a hardcoded 142-byte static key array to encrypt credentials. An 8-character prefix is stored in cleartext alongside the ciphertext. This allows an attacker with local access to recover any encrypted password to plaintext using a single SHA-1 hash and RC4 decryption operation, with no brute force required.
Published: 2026-06-26
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Lansweeper lsrunase 2.0 and lsencrypt 2.0 use RC4 encryption with a hardcoded 142‑byte static key array to encrypt credentials. An 8‑character prefix is stored in cleartext next to the ciphertext. This flaw lets an attacker with local access recover any stored password to plaintext using a single SHA‑1 hash and an RC4 decryption operation, with no brute‑force effort required.

Affected Systems

The affected products are Lansweeper lsrunase 2.0 and lsencrypt 2.0, as referenced in the advisory sources. No further vendor or version details are available beyond the version numbers provided.

Risk and Exploitability

Although a CVSS score is not provided, the combination of a hardcoded key and the weak RC4 cipher exposes stored credentials to any local attacker. Exploitation requires only local file access and no computational work, making the attack straightforward. The EPSS score is unavailable and the issue is not yet listed in CISA KEV, so current exploitation frequency is unknown. Nevertheless, compromised credentials could lead to additional privilege escalation or unauthorized access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 26, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check the Lansweeper vendor site or support portal for an updated release that replaces the RC4 encryption and removes hardcoded key usage.
  • If no patch is available, disable or remove local credential storage from the lsrunase and lsencrypt components, or reconfigure the application to use a secure OS‑managed keystore.
  • Restrict local file‑system access to the Lansweeper installation directories to limit privilege escalation risks.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 26, 2026 at 22:36 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Credential Disclosure via Hardcoded RC4 Key in Lansweeper lsrunase 2.0 and lsencrypt 2.0
Weaknesses CWE-327
CWE-330

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Lansweeper lsrunase 2.0 and lsencrypt 2.0 use RC4 encryption with a hardcoded 142-byte static key array to encrypt credentials. An 8-character prefix is stored in cleartext alongside the ciphertext. This allows an attacker with local access to recover any encrypted password to plaintext using a single SHA-1 hash and RC4 decryption operation, with no brute force required.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-26T20:43:01.496Z

Reserved: 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-39031

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Updated: 2026-06-26T22:45:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-327

    Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

  • CWE-330

    Use of Insufficiently Random Values