OSVDB ID: 22699 Title: Note-A-Day Weblog /archive Directory Direct Request User Credential Disclosure |
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Note-A-Day contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is present because the 'archive/.phpass-admin' file containing encrypted user credentials (including the administrator's credentials) is located within the web path and can be accessed directly, resulting in a loss of confidentiality. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Public OSVDB: Web Related |
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Upgrade to version 3.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: In the Apache configuration or .htaccess file, use access controls. <Files ~ "^\.phpass-"> Order allow,deny Deny from all </Files> |
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