CVE-2007-1462 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The luci server component in conga preserves the password between page loads for the Add System/Cluster task flow by storing the password in the Value attribute of a password entry field, which allows attackers to steal the password by performing a "view source" or other operation to obtain the web page. NOTE: there are limited circumstances under which such an attack is feasible.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Linux	All versions
Conga	Conga	All versions

References

http://osvdb.org/35086
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=228637Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/35086
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=228637Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-1462?

CVE-2007-1462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The luci server component in conga preserves the password between page loads for the Add System/Cluster task flow by storing the password in the Value attribute of a password entry field, which allows...

How severe is CVE-2007-1462?

CVE-2007-1462 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1462?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux, Conga Conga.