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CVE-2010-5092: SilverStripe 2.4.0 saves passwords in readable text
CVE-2010-5092 · published 14 years ago
Summary
In SilverStripe version 2.4.0, the Add Member screen writes new user passwords to the database without encryption. This means anyone who can read the database can see those passwords and potentially misuse accounts. Apply the latest security update or patch and restrict direct database access to trusted personnel.
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| silverstripe | silverstripe |
2.4.0 cpe:2.3:a:silverstripe:silverstripe:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The Add Member dialog in the Security admin page in SilverStripe 2.4.0 saves user passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a database.
The Add Member dialog in the Security admin page in SilverStripe 2.4.0 saves user passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a database.
References
- http://doc.silverstripe.org/sapphire/en/trunk/changelogs//2.4.1
- http://open.silverstripe.org/changeset/107532 Patch
- http://open.silverstripe.org/ticket/5772
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/01/3
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
1.9
Low
Type
CWE-255Credentials Management Errors
Timeline
Published26 Aug 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-5092 · NVD
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