CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0013

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The default .htaccess scripts for Bugzilla in versions 2.14.x before 2.14.5, 2.16.x before 2.16.2, and 2.17.x before 2.17.3 do not include filenames for backup copies of the localconfig file, which could allow remote attackers to obtain a database password by directly accessing the backup file.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to the leakage of sensitive data, such as database passwords, which could lead to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Bugzilla to the latest version and secure backup files to prevent remote attackers from accessing them.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The default .htaccess scripts for Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.5, 2.16.x before 2.16.2, and 2.17.x before 2.17.3 do not include filenames for backup copies of the localconfig file that are made from editors such as vi and Emacs, which could allow remote attackers to obtain a database password by directly accessing the backup file.

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