CVE-2001-1403: High severity Bugzilla vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2001
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Updated

Bugzilla before 2.14 includes the username and password in URLs, which could allow attackers to gain privileges by reading the information from the web server logs, or by "shoulder-surfing" and observing the web browser's location bar.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Bugzilla=2.4
Bugzilla=2.6
Bugzilla=2.8
Bugzilla=2.10
Bugzilla=2.12
Bugzilla=2.14

Event History

Sep 10, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1403?

CVE-2001-1403 has a medium severity level due to the potential for credential leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1403?

To fix CVE-2001-1403, upgrade to Bugzilla version 2.14 or later.

3

What versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2001-1403?

CVE-2001-1403 affects Bugzilla versions 2.10, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, and 2.12.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-1403?

The risks associated with CVE-2001-1403 include unauthorized access to user credentials and potential privilege escalation.

5

Can CVE-2001-1403 be exploited by observers?

Yes, CVE-2001-1403 can be exploited by observers through shoulder surfing or accessing web server logs.

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