Vulnerability Description
Plone CMS before 3 places a base64 encoded form of the username and password in the __ac cookie for all user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by sniffing the network.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone Cms | <= 2.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://plone.org/about/security/overview/security-overview-of-plone/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3754
- http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_Plone_CMS.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489544/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41425
- http://plone.org/about/security/overview/security-overview-of-plone/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3754
- http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_Plone_CMS.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489544/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41425
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1394?
CVE-2008-1394 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Plone CMS before 3 places a base64 encoded form of the username and password in the __ac cookie for all user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by sniffing the netwo...
How severe is CVE-2008-1394?
CVE-2008-1394 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-2008-1394?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone Cms.