CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0839

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The iBill password management system generates weak passwords based on a client's MASTER_ACCOUNT, allowing remote attackers to modify account information in the .htpasswd file via brute force password guessing.

Risk Assessment

Weak passwords can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, posing a serious threat to the organization's data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to implement stronger password generation mechanisms and enforce a policy requiring users to use complex passwords.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

ibillpm.pl in iBill password management system generates weak passwords based on a client's MASTER_ACCOUNT, which allows remote attackers to modify account information in the .htpasswd file via brute force password guessing.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS