CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1537

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The default 'basic' security setting in config.php for TWIG webmail 2.7.4 and earlier stores cleartext usernames and passwords in cookies, which could allow attackers to obtain authentication information and gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of user account takeover, which could lead to unauthorized access to data and resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of TWIG webmail and to change security settings to avoid storing authentication data in cleartext.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The default "basic" security setting' in config.php for TWIG webmail 2.7.4 and earlier stores cleartext usernames and passwords in cookies, which could allow attackers to obtain authentication information and gain privileges.

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