CVE-2006-6258 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can steal SQL passwords from cookies via sniffing or XSS, leading to database credential exposure in AlternC hosting panels.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6258?
CVE-2006-6258 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The phpmyadmin subsystem in AlternC 0.9.5 and earlier transmits the SQL password in cleartext in a cookie, which might allow remote attackers to obtain the password by sniffing or by conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6258?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alternc Alternc.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6258 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-6258 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6258 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4h7-x2qw-mfgf.