CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1404

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Bugzilla before version 2.14 stores user passwords in plaintext and sends password requests in an email message, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

Storing passwords in plaintext poses a serious security risk as attackers can easily gain access to user accounts.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade Bugzilla to version 2.14 or later and implement strong password management practices, such as encryption.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Bugzilla before 2.14 stores user passwords in plaintext and sends password requests in an email message, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

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