Vulnerability Description
PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by stealing or sniffing the cookie and decoding it.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Burzi | Php-Nuke | 5.1 |
| Postnuke Software Foundation | Postnuke | 0.64 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638850219503&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3567Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7596
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638850219503&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3567Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7596
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0911?
CVE-2001-0911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by stealing or sniffing the cookie and decoding it.
How severe is CVE-2001-0911?
CVE-2001-0911 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke, Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.