CVE-2007-6330

Meridian Prolog Manager 2007, and 7.5 and earlier, sends all usernames and passwords to the client in a (1) cleartext or (2) weakly encrypted format to support…

published December 13, 2007

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Your credentials are floating in the ether! This vulnerability lets attackers capture usernames and passwords in cleartext or weak encryption — a data grab waiting to happen! 🔥 Think of it like sending your private information in a postcard instead of a sealed envelope. Anyone can read it as it travels, making it a prime target for prying eyes! 📬 An attacker could easily intercept these credentials during transmission, gaining unauthorized access to critical databases. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and possibly devastating consequences for any organization involved.

Put simply

Think of it like sending your private information in a postcard instead of a sealed envelope. Anyone can read it as it travels, making it a prime target for prying eyes! 📬 Meridian Prolog Manager 2007 and earlier versions transmit usernames and passwords in an insecure manner, either in cleartext or using weak encryption, making them vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.

What to do

An attacker could easily intercept these credentials during transmission, gaining unauthorized access to critical databases. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and possibly devastating consequences for any organization involved. Upgrade to a more secure version of Meridian Prolog Manager if available. Implement robust encryption methods for all transmitted credentials and consider using secure protocols like HTTPS to safeguard user data. Don't forget to educate users about the risks of weak security practices! You've got this! With a few updates and best practices, you can keep your data safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05075 · 92.3th percentile
Published
2007-12-13T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 19:00Z
    Meridian Prolog Manager 2007, and 7.5 and earlier, sends all usernames and passwords to the client in a (1) cleartext or (2) weakly encrypted format to support…
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