CVE-2014-0842 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain new user default passwords by reading HTML source code during account creation in IBM Rational Focal Point.
- 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-2014-0842?
CVE-2014-0842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The account-creation functionality in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.x and 6.5.x before 6.5.2.3 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1 places the new user's default password within the creation page, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Rational Focal Point.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-0842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jw5-f2mf-grfh.