CVE-2005-0522 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read plaintext passwords from configuration files to gain unauthorized privileges in Chat Anywhere.
- 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-2005-0522?
CVE-2005-0522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Chat Anywhere 2.72a stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the .INI file for a chatroom, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lionmax Software Chat Anywhere.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0522 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0522 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qv9m-rmqv-fjc7.