CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0705

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the 'scwebusers' username and password file in a web-accessible directory, allowing remote attackers to obtain valid usernames and crack passwords.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to move the 'scwebusers' file to a non-web-accessible directory and implement strong password policies.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the "scwebusers" username and password file in a web-accessible directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain valid usernames and crack the passwords.

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