Gajim Otr
CVE-2016-9107
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The OTR plugin for Gajim sends information in cleartext when using XHTML, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
AnalysisAI
The OTR plugin for Gajim sends information in cleartext when using XHTML, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The OTR plugin for Gajim sends information in cleartext when using XHTML, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Otr Gajim-Otr.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
Same weakness CWE-200 – Information Exposure
View allSame technique Information Disclosure
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