CVE-2026-41858 Details
Description
Weak Randomness / Insecure Cryptographic Primitive (CWE-338) in Get-RandomPassword in BOSH-Ecosystem / windows-utilities-release allows a network attacker to estimate VM boot time and reconstruct a small candidate list to recover the Administrator password. The randomize_password job exists solely to lock the local Administrator account behind an unguessable password as a hardening control. Because the password is derived from a predictable, clock-seeded PRNG, a network attacker who can estimate VM boot time can reconstruct a small candidate list and recover the Administrator password, defeating the hardening control. Affected versions: - windows-utilities-release: all versions prior to v0.23.0 (inclusive); fixed in v0.23.0 or later
A vulnerability exists in the Cloud Foundry BOSH-Ecosystem Windows Utilities Release, all versions prior to 0.23.0, that stems from weak randomness and insecure cryptographic practices. The issue arises in the Get-RandomPassword function, where the password for the Administrator account is generated using a predictable, clock-seeded pseudo-random number generator. This flaw allows a network attacker to estimate the virtual machine's boot time, reconstruct a list of potential passwords, and recover the Administrator password. This exploitation undermines the intended security measure of locking the Administrator account with a strong, unguessable password.
Users are advised to upgrade to version 0.23.0 or later of the Cloud Foundry Windows Utilities Release.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2026-41858-brute-forceable-windows-admin-creds/ | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-338 | Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |