CVE-2009-3166

Name: CVE-2009-3166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-15T22:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. token.cgi in Bugzilla 3.4rc1 through 3.4.1 places a password in a URL at the beginning of a login session that occurs immediately after a password reset, which allows context-dependent attackers to discover passwords by reading (1) web-server access logs, (2) web-server Referer logs, or (3) the browser history.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

token.cgi in Bugzilla 3.4rc1 through 3.4.1 places a password in a URL at the beginning of a login session that occurs immediately after a password reset, which allows context-dependent attackers to discover passwords by reading (1) web-server access logs, (2) web-server Referer logs, or (3) the browser history.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Bugzilla	3.4
Mozilla	Bugzilla	3.4.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36718Vendor Advisory
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.0.8/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36372Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022902
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=508189Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36718Vendor Advisory
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.0.8/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36372Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022902
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=508189Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3166?

How severe is CVE-2009-3166?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3166?

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