Vulnerability Description
The phpmyadmin subsystem in AlternC 0.9.5 and earlier transmits the SQL password in cleartext in a cookie, which might allow remote attackers to obtain the password by sniffing or by conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alternc | Alternc | <= 0.9.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23144
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1965
- http://www.ground418.org/exploits/read.php?file=06-alternC-095.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21355Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4851
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30625
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23144
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1965
- http://www.ground418.org/exploits/read.php?file=06-alternC-095.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21355Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4851
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30625
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6258?
CVE-2006-6258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The phpmyadmin subsystem in AlternC 0.9.5 and earlier transmits the SQL password in cleartext in a cookie, which might allow remote attackers to obtain the password by sniffing or by conducting a cros...
How severe is CVE-2006-6258?
CVE-2006-6258 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6258?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alternc Alternc.