CVE-2000-1148 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Local attackers can read world-readable configuration files containing plaintext administrator passwords to gain server privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1148?
CVE-2000-1148 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The installation of VolanoChatPro chat server sets world-readable permissions for its configuration file and stores the server administrator passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to gain privileges on the server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Volano Llc Volanochatpro.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1148?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-1148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xcj-rh5m-9gwr.