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2.1

GoText 1.01 saves user data in readable file

CVE-2005-1424 · published 21 years ago
Summary

The GoText 1.01 application stores usernames, email addresses, and phone numbers in a plain‑text file called GoText.bin. Because the file is not encrypted, anyone with access to the computer can open it and see this personal information. Protect the file by limiting local access, using file‑system permissions, or upgrading to a version that encrypts stored data.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
stumbleinside gotext 1.01
cpe:2.3:a:stumbleinside:gotext:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
StumbleInside GoText 1.01 stores sensitive username, mail address,and phone number information in plaintext in the GoText.bin file, which allows local users to obtain that information.
StumbleInside GoText 1.01 stores sensitive username, mail address,and phone number information in plaintext in the GoText.bin file, which allows local users to obtain that information.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published3 May 2005
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-1424 · NVD
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