CVE-2008-0174 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can steal credentials transmitted in cleartext via HTTP Basic Authentication, leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation.
- 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-2008-0174?
CVE-2008-0174 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GE Fanuc Proficy Real-Time Information Portal 2.6 and earlier uses HTTP Basic Authentication, which transmits usernames and passwords in base64-encoded cleartext and allows remote attackers to steal the passwords and gain privileges.
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0174?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ge Proficy Real-Time Information Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0174 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6432-6x76-6778.