CVE-2005-4862
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
The search functionality in XWiki 0.9.793 indexes cleartext user passwords, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a search string that matches a password.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | =0.9.793 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4862?
CVE-2005-4862 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential exposure of sensitive user password information.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4862?
To fix CVE-2005-4862, upgrade XWiki to a version that does not index cleartext user passwords.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-4862?
CVE-2005-4862 affects XWiki version 0.9.793.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4862?
CVE-2005-4862 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2005-4862 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4862 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send malicious search strings.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/xwiki
- canonical/xwiki
- version/xwiki/0.9.793