CVE-2018-1000633 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.2 Published 20 Aug 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can read web server logs to obtain user passwords, leading to account takeover in OMERO.web.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1000633?

CVE-2018-1000633 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.web version prior to 5.4.7 contains an Information Exposure Through Log Files vulnerability in the login form and change password form that can result in User's password being revealed. Attacker can log in as that user. This attack appear to be exploitable via an attacker reading the web server log. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.4.7.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000633?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openmicroscopy Omero.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000633?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000633 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1000633 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000633 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vw9q-9wcc-rxmc.