CVE-2001-0911
First published: Wed Nov 21 2001(Updated: )
PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by stealing or sniffing the cookie and decoding it.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP-Nuke | =5.3.1 | |
| PHP-Nuke | =5.1 | |
| Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb | =0.64 | |
| PHP-Nuke | =5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0911?
CVE-2001-0911 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0911?
To fix CVE-2001-0911, update PHP-Nuke to a version that does not store passwords in base-64 encoded cookies.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0911?
CVE-2001-0911 affects PHP-Nuke versions 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.1, and PostNuke version 0.64.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2001-0911?
An attacker could steal or sniff the base-64 encoded cookies to gain unauthorized access to user or administrator accounts.
Is CVE-2001-0911 still a concern today?
While CVE-2001-0911 was identified in 2001, its impact remains relevant for any systems still using vulnerable versions of PHP-Nuke.
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