CVE-2008-6537: Infoleak
First published: Mon Mar 30 2009(Updated: )
LightNEasy/lightneasy.php in LightNEasy No database version 1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the hash of the administrator password via the setup "do" action to LightNEasy.php, which is cleared from $_GET but later accessed using $_REQUEST.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lightneasy | =1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6537?
CVE-2008-6537 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive administrator password hashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6537?
To fix CVE-2008-6537, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of LightNEasy that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-6537?
The impact of CVE-2008-6537 includes the potential for remote attackers to gain access to the administrator password hash, compromising system security.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-6537?
Users of LightNEasy version 1.2 without a database are affected by CVE-2008-6537.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2008-6537?
CVE-2008-6537 exploits the setup "do" action in lightneasy.php, allowing manipulation of parameters via $_REQUEST.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/lightneasy
- canonical/lightneasy
- version/lightneasy/1.2