CVE-2011-1509 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak Caesar cipher encryption in cookies allows remote attackers to sniff network traffic and obtain sensitive password information.
- 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-2011-1509?
CVE-2011-1509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The encryptPassword function in Login.js in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (SDP) 8012 and earlier uses a Caesar cipher for encryption of passwords in cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1509?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Manageengine Servicedesk Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1509?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-1509 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1509 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-48xw-wgx8-g7pr.