CVE-2002-0705 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access stored credentials from a web-accessible directory, enabling password cracking and potential account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-0705?

CVE-2002-0705 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the "scwebusers" username and password file in a web-accessible directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain valid usernames and crack the passwords.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0705?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter, Surfcontrol Web Filter.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-0705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-87hm-p8w7-cm44.

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