Remote Authentication Flaw in iPlanet Web Server and Netscape Enterprise Server
CVE-2002-1654

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Enterprise Server
Iplanet Web Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2002

What is CVE-2002-1654?

A significant security weakness in iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition and Netscape Enterprise Server versions 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to leverage the wp-force-auth command for HTTP Basic Authentication. This vulnerability facilitates an avenue for attackers to perform brute force password guessing attacks, potentially compromising user credentials without immediate detection. Implementing effective security measures is critical to mitigate this risk.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-567NFX
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3831
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7845
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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