# CVE-2005-4326: The web interface for American Power Conversion (APC) PowerChute Network Shutdown performs all communication in cleartext (base64-encoded),

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-12-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The web interface for American Power Conversion (APC) PowerChute Network Shutdown performs all communication in cleartext (base64-encoded), which allows remote attackers to sniff authentication credentials.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Nov/1015250.html
- http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7330
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23183

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