CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2143

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The admin.html file in MySimple News 1.0 stores its administrative password in plaintext, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the web server by viewing the source of admin.html.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that attackers can easily gain access to the administrative account, potentially leading to full control over the server and its data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately change the password and update the software to a version that does not store passwords in plaintext.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The admin.html file in MySimple News 1.0 stores its administrative password in plaintext, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the web server by viewing the source of admin.html.

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