Web Wiz Site News administrative password is stored in plain text
| webwiz-admin-password-plaintext (11780) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Web Wiz Site News could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker could send a request for the news.mdb file to obtain the administrator's password in plain text.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 1, 2013.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, 2003-04-14 13:19:03: Web Wiz Site News realease v3.06 administration access..
- Web Wiz Guide Web site: Web Wiz Guide - The Web Development Site.
- BID-7341: Web Wiz Site News Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Bruce Corkhill Web Wiz Site News 3.06
Reported:
Apr 14, 2003
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