CVE-2005-3800

Description

Macromedia Contribute Publishing Server (CPS) before 1.11 uses a weak algorithm to encrypt user password in connection keys that use shared FTP login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.54%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory macromedia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015221	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23081	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2440	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/17613/	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-08.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15438	patch vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3800?: CVE-2005-3800 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3800?: To fix CVE-2005-3800, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3800 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3800 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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