# CVE-2013-6043: The login function in Softaculous Webuzo before 2.1.4 provides different error messages for invalid authentication attempts depending on whe

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2014-12-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The login function in Softaculous Webuzo before 2.1.4 provides different error messages for invalid authentication attempts depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames via a series of requests.

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## References

- https://web.archive.org/web/20140126212101/http://www.baesystemsdetica.com.au/Research/Advisories/Webuzo-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-%28DS-2013-007%29
- http://www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=4526&title=Webuzo_2.1.4_Launched
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31982

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