Vulnerability Description
Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xitami | Xitami | >= 2.4, <= 2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2000-q4/0109.htmlBroken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242375Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3582Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7600Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2000-q4/0109.htmlBroken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242375Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3582Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7600Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1481?
CVE-2001-1481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1481?
CVE-2001-1481 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xitami Xitami.