CVE-1999-0607

Summary

CVE-1999-0607 is a vulnerability affecting the quikstore.cgi component of the QuikStore shopping cart. This issue stems from insufficient access control in the quikstore.cfg file storage process, where the file is stored under the web document root. Consequently, remote attackers are able to obtain cleartext administrator passwords, thereby gaining privileged access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to web applications that utilize QuikStore, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to apply the necessary security patches or updates and ensure proper access control mechanisms are implemented.

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