CVE-2001-0839
Published Nov 22, 2001 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
ibillpm.pl in iBill password management system generates weak passwords based on a client's MASTER_ACCOUNT, which allows remote attackers to modify account information in the .htpasswd file via brute force password guessing.
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QFinch assessment
ibillpm.pl in iBill password management system generates weak passwords based on a client's MASTER_ACCOUNT, which allows remote attackers to modify account information in the .htpasswd file via brute force password guessing.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 30%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 3476 ↗
- ibillpm-cgi-insecure-password(7352) ↗
- 20011025 Weak authentication in iBill's Password Management CGI ↗
Record history
Published Nov 22, 2001 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026