22699 : Note-A-Day Weblog /archive Directory Direct Request User Credential Disclosure
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Disclosure

Jan 22, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jan 22, 2006

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

EV0044

Description

Note-A-Day contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is present because the 'archive/.phpass-admin' file containing encrypted user credentials (including the administrator's credentials) is located within the web path and can be accessed directly, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: In the Apache configuration or .htaccess file, use access controls.

<Files ~ "^\.phpass-">
Order allow,deny
Deny from all
</Files>

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  • Aliaksandr Hartsuyeu - alexBrand New Doo Dooevuln.com - eVuln

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