CVE-2008-0440 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can access user accounts because the forum software stores passwords in cleartext, exposing sensitive credentials.
- 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-2008-0440?
CVE-2008-0440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AlstraSoft Forum Pay Per Post Exchange 2.0 stores passwords in cleartext, which makes it easier for attackers to access user accounts.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alstrasoft Forum Pay per Post Exchange.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0440 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0440 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xv44-cpqx-3w77.