CVE-2013-6742 Information disclosure in n/a
Missing autocomplete attribute on password fields allows attackers to steal credentials from unattended workstations, leading to account takeover.
- 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-2013-6742?
CVE-2013-6742 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2014. 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 Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 do not have an off autocomplete attribute for a password field, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Sametime.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-6742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35pv-8c58-rxqx.