CVE-2022-1252

Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents
References
Link Resource
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c8c2c3e1-67d0-4a11-a4d4-11af567a9ebb Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://0g.vc/posts/insecure-cipher-gnuboard5/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:gnuboard:gnuboard5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2022-04-11 11:15

Updated : 2022-05-13 12:23


NVD link : CVE-2022-1252

Mitre link : CVE-2022-1252

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-326

Inadequate Encryption Strength