About this tag
The cleartext storage tag on WindowsForum.com covers vulnerabilities where sensitive data is stored in unencrypted form within Windows components. Recent discussions include CVE-2025-55334, a Windows kernel security feature bypass caused by cleartext storage of sensitive information in kernel memory, rated CVSS 6.2. Another thread covers CVE-2025-49728, a local cleartext credential leak in Microsoft PC Manager that allows an attacker to bypass security features. Both threads provide patch guidance and technical analysis. The tag focuses on Microsoft security advisories, CVEs, and remediation steps for cleartext storage issues in Windows and Microsoft software.
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    CVE-2025-55334 Windows Kernel Cleartext Data Bypass Patch Guide

    Microsoft has published a terse but important advisory for CVE-2025-55334 — a Windows kernel vulnerability that Microsoft classifies as a Security Feature Bypass caused by cleartext storage of sensitive information in the Windows kernel, and which the community currently rates at CVSS 3.1 base...
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    CVE-2025-49728: Local Cleartext Credential Leak in Microsoft PC Manager – Patch Now

    CVE-2025-49728 — Microsoft PC Manager: Cleartext storage of sensitive information (Security‑feature bypass, local) Summary (TL;DR) Microsoft has assigned CVE‑2025‑49728 to a vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager where sensitive information is stored in cleartext, enabling a local, unauthorized...
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    • cleartext storage credential leakage credential rotation cve-2025-49728 data security endpoint security incident response local exploit local vulnerability microsoft pc manager patch management security bypass software security threat detection windows security zdi-25-294
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