21034 : Movable Type Password Reset Utility Username Enumeration
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-11-03

Description

Moveable Type contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a password reset request occurs, which will disclose whether is a given username is valid or invalid to a remote attacker.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Movable Type

3.16

References

Related OSVDB ID: 21029 21030 21031 21032 21033
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0091.html
Vendor URL: http://www.movabletype.org/
Other Advisory URL: http://www.nth-dimension.org.uk/pub/Portcullis20051011.txt

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