# CVE-2004-1219: paFileDB 3.1, when using sessions authentication and while the administrator logs on, allows remote attackers to read the administrator's pa

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-12-15 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

paFileDB 3.1, when using sessions authentication and while the administrator logs on, allows remote attackers to read the administrator's password hash and conduct brute force password guessing attacks by listing the contents of the sessions directory and reading the associated file for the administrator session.

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## References

- http://echo.or.id/adv/adv09-y3dips-2004.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11818
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18364
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110245123927025&w=2

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