Description
The password reset feature in Movable Type before 3.2 generates different error messages depending on whether a user exists or not, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0091.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16899Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14911Patch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0091.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16899Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14911Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 28, 2005
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified