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Small HTTP Server Disclosure of Administrator Password
Secunia Advisory: SA9436
Release Date: 2003-08-04
Popularity: 5,982 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:Small HTTP Server 3.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Small HTTP Server, which can be exploited by a malicious, local user to gain knowledge of the administrative password.

The vulnerability is caused due to an access control error. Anyone may read the contents of the file "http.cfg", which contains the administrative password in plain text.

The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 3.03998. However, other versions may also be affected.

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