CVE-2005-2160 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive user credentials because IMail stores usernames and passwords in cleartext within cookies.

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-2005-2160?

CVE-2005-2160 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IMail stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in a cookie, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-312

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Imail.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-2160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vw62-wvm7-jfww.