CVE-2001-1481
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.90%
Last modified
CVE-2001-1481 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xitami | Xitami | >= 2.4, <= 2.5 | — |
| Xitami | Xitami | 2.5 | Beta4 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2000-q4/0109.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242375Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3582Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7600Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2000-q4/0109.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242375Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3582Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7600Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1481?
Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1481?
CVE-2001-1481 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1481?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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