CVE-2005-3101: Medium severity Six Apart Movable Type vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2005
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Updated

The password reset feature in Movable Type before 3.2 generates different error messages depending on whether a user exists or not, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Six Apart Movable Type=3.17

Remediation

Event History

Sep 28, 2005
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-2005-3101?

CVE-2005-3101 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3101?

To fix CVE-2005-3101, upgrade Movable Type to version 3.2 or later to eliminate the differing error messages.

3

What impact does CVE-2005-3101 have on users?

CVE-2005-3101 allows attackers to determine valid usernames, which can lead to targeted attacks on these accounts.

4

Which versions of Movable Type are affected by CVE-2005-3101?

Movable Type versions prior to 3.2, including version 3.17, are affected by CVE-2005-3101.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-3101?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2005-3101 to identify valid usernames through the password reset feature.

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