CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1254

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Web Access component for COM2001 Alexis versions 2.0 and 2.1 sends usernames and voice mail passwords in clear text via a Java applet. This information is sent to port 8888 of the server, which could allow remote attackers to steal the passwords via sniffing.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is the potential for unauthorized users to intercept passwords, leading to unauthorized access to user accounts and their data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to implement encryption for data transmitted by the Java applet and to restrict access to port 8888 to minimize the risk of information interception.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Web Access component for COM2001 Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in InternetPBX sends username and voice mail passwords in the clear via a Java applet that sends the information to port 8888 of the server, which could allow remote attackers to steal the passwords via sniffing.

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