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CVE-2005-4849

Apache Derby before 10.1.2.1 exposes the (1) user and (2) password attributes in...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

Apache Derby before 10.1.2.1 exposes the (1) user and (2) password attributes in cleartext via (a) the RDBNAM parameter of the ACCSEC command and (b) the output of the DatabaseMetaData.getURL function, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

CWE: CWE-200 Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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