CVE-2008-1393
First published: Thu Mar 20 2008(Updated: )
Plone CMS 3.0.5, and probably other 3.x versions, places a base64 encoded form of the username and password in the __ac cookie for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges by sniffing the network.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Plone | <3.0 | 3.0 |
| Plone CMS | <=3 | |
| Plone CMS | <=3.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://plone.org/documentation/how-to/secure-login-without-plain-text-passwords
- http://plone.org/products/plone/roadmap/48?
- http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_Plone_CMS.pdf
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3754
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41427
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489544/100/0/threaded
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1393
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-593c-j348-f3gv (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1393?
CVE-2008-1393 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the ease with which attackers can gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1393?
To fix CVE-2008-1393, upgrade Plone CMS to version 3.0.6 or later, which addresses the insecure handling of admin credentials.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2008-1393?
The risks include unauthorized access to the Plone CMS admin interface, leading to potential data breaches and site compromise.
Which versions of Plone are affected by CVE-2008-1393?
CVE-2008-1393 affects Plone CMS versions prior to 3.0.6, specifically 3.0.5 and earlier versions.
How does CVE-2008-1393 impact user security?
CVE-2008-1393 compromises user security by exposing admin credentials in a way that can be intercepted, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access.
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