MDG Web Server 4d 3.6 Ws4d.4DD Password missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MDG Web Server 4d 3.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file Ws4d.4DD. This manipulation causes missing encryption (Password). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-1521. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MDG Web Server 4d 3.6 (Web Server) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file Ws4d.4DD. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability (Password). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Web Server 4D (WS4D) 3.6 stores passwords in plaintext in the Ws4d.4DD file, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

The weakness was shared 04/02/2003 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1521. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11151 (Webserver 4D Plaintext Password Storage), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10198), Tenable (11151), SecurityFocus (BID 5803†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1638†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Web Server

Vendor

• MDG

Name

• Web Server 4d

Version

• 3.6

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Missing encryption / Password
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 11151
Nessus Name: Webserver 4D Plaintext Password Storage
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
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OpenVAS ID: 11151
OpenVAS Name: Webserver 4D Cleartext Passwords
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/25/2002 🔍
10/26/2002 +31 days 🔍
04/02/2003 +158 days 🔍
04/02/2003 +0 days 🔍
04/02/2003 +0 days 🔍
08/10/2003 +130 days 🔍
08/08/2014 +4016 days 🔍
05/11/2019 +1737 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1521 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1521
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20299
X-Force: 10198
SecurityFocus: 5803 - MDG Web Server 4D Insecure Credential Storage Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1638 - MDG Web Server 4D Allows Privilege Elevation via Plaintext User Names and Passwords, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 12:29
Updated: 05/11/2019 10:59
Changes: 08/08/2014 12:29 (67), 05/11/2019 10:59 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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