VDB-146119 · CVE-2012-6077 · OSVDB 88744

W3 Total Cache up to 0.9.2.4 Secure Storage Cache File Password information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in W3 Total Cache up to 0.9.2.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Secure Storage. This manipulation as part of Cache File causes information disclosure (Password). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-6077. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in W3 Total Cache up to 0.9.2.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Secure Storage. The manipulation as part of a Cache File leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Password). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 allows remote attackers to retrieve password hash information due to insecure storage of database cache files.

The bug was discovered 12/24/2012. The weakness was shared 11/22/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at w3-edge.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-6077 since 12/06/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2524 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 0.9.2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (88744†). The entries VDB-146120 and VDB-146121 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Information disclosure / Password
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Total Cache 0.9.2.5

Timelineinfo

12/06/2012 🔍
12/24/2012 +18 days 🔍
11/22/2019 +2524 days 🔍
11/23/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/23/2019 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: w3-edge.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-6077 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6077
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146119
OSVDB: 88744

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/23/2019 07:55
Updated: 11/23/2019 08:00
Changes: 11/23/2019 07:55 (45), 11/23/2019 08:00 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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