high7.5Public exploit code
CVE-2002-1656
X-News (x_news) 1.1 and earlier allows attackers to authenticate as other users by obtaining the MD5 checksum of the password, e.g.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- x-news 1.1 - 'users.txt' Remote Password Disclosure2006-12-30 · webapps · php · Verified
Impact
X-News (x_news) 1.1 and earlier allows attackers to authenticate as other users by obtaining the MD5 checksum of the password, e.g. via sniffing or the users.txt data file, and providing it in a cookie.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xqus | X-News | Versions 1.0, 1.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1003828
- http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/x_holes.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162723
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4283
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8465
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1003828
- http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/x_holes.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162723
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4283
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8465