Executive brief
PIMBoards is a project management application that stores sensitive project information in encrypted files. This vulnerability allows an attacker with read access to project files to decrypt and view confidential project data, bypassing the intended protection and exposing business-sensitive information to unauthorized parties.
Technical details
The vulnerability is a cryptographic weakness in PIMBoards' file encryption implementation that protects project files. An attacker who has read access to the project files (e.g., via compromised credentials, file system access, or backup exposure) can decrypt the contents without possessing the proper authorization keys. The vulnerability does not require network access—only file-level read permissions are needed. Successful exploitation results in disclosure of sensitive project data stored within the encrypted files. The specific cryptographic flaw and patch availability are not detailed in the available information.
Affected products
- PIMBoards
Timeline
- 2026-09-08: disclosed