Vulnerability Description
Archilles Newsworld before 1.5.0-rc1 stores (1) account.nwd and (2) session.nwd under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, hashed passwords, and session IDs, and gain privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Archilles | Newsworld | <= 1.5.0_rc1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113018731120709&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17310/Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22859
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22860
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113018731120709&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17310/Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22859
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22860
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3434?
CVE-2005-3434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Archilles Newsworld before 1.5.0-rc1 stores (1) account.nwd and (2) session.nwd under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such ...
How severe is CVE-2005-3434?
CVE-2005-3434 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-2005-3434?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Archilles Newsworld.