CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0917

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote authenticated users to download the file and crack the passwords of other users.

Risk Assessment

Storing .htpasswd files in an accessible location increases the risk of unauthorized access to user passwords, potentially leading to a security breach.

Recommendation

It is recommended to move .htpasswd files outside the web document root and implement appropriate access controls to these files.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote authenticated users to download the file and crack the passwords of other users.

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