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CVE-2002-1656

HighPublished

X-News (x_news) 1.1 and earlier allows attackers to authenticate as other users by obtaining the MD5 checksum of the password, e.g. via sniffing or the...

Published: Mar 28, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 30, 2006

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

8.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

X-News (x_news) 1.1 and earlier allows attackers to authenticate as other users by obtaining the MD5 checksum of the password, e.g. via sniffing or the users.txt data file, and providing it in a cookie.

Sources

x-news 1.1 - 'users.txt' Remote Password DisclosureExploit
bd0rk · php · Dec 30, 2006

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