CVE-2008-1394
First published: Thu Mar 20 2008(Updated: )
Plone CMS before 3 places a base64 encoded form of the username and password in the __ac cookie for all user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access 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 | =2.5 | |
| Plone CMS | <=2.5.1 | |
| Plone CMS | =2.1.2 | |
| Plone CMS | =2.5-beta1 | |
| Plone CMS | =2.0.5 | |
| Plone CMS | =2.5-beta2 | |
| Plone CMS | =2.1.3-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_Plone_CMS.pdf
- http://plone.org/about/security/overview/security-overview-of-plone/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3754
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489544/100/0/threaded
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1394
- http://plone.org/about/security/overview/security-overview-of-plone
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mq3q-jjph-rp5p (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1394?
CVE-2008-1394 is considered to have a medium severity because it exposes user credentials through insecure cookie handling.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1394?
To fix CVE-2008-1394, upgrade Plone CMS to version 3.0 or later as it addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1394?
CVE-2008-1394 affects all versions of Plone CMS prior to 3.0, including versions 2.5 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1394 facilitate?
CVE-2008-1394 facilitates credential theft attacks, as usernames and passwords are encoded in cookies that can be easily intercepted.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1394 until I can upgrade?
There is no robust workaround for CVE-2008-1394; upgrading to a secure version is the recommended solution.
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