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CVE-2003-1540

UnknownEPSS 3.23%

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CVE-2003-1540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain authentication information via a direct request to (1) !pwds.txt and (2) !nicks.txt.. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain authentication information via a direct request to (1) !pwds.txt and (2) !nicks.txt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.23%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
WfchatWfchat1.0Beta

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1540?
WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain authentication information via a direct request to (1) !pwds.txt and (2) !nicks.txt.
How severe is CVE-2003-1540?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1540?
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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Source: NVD / NIST