Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xqus | X-News | 1.0 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1003828Exploit
- http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/x_holes.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162723US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4283
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8465
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1003828Exploit
- http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/x_holes.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162723US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4283
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8465
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1656?
CVE-2002-1656 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 cooki...
How severe is CVE-2002-1656?
CVE-2002-1656 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-2002-1656?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xqus X-News.