Learn about CVE-2019-9080 affecting DomainMOD before version 4.14.0. Understand the risks, impact, and mitigation steps for this MD5 password storage vulnerability.
DomainMOD before version 4.14.0 utilized unsalted MD5 for password storage.
Understanding CVE-2019-9080
What is CVE-2019-9080?
DomainMOD, prior to version 4.14.0, stored passwords using unsalted MD5, posing a security risk.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9080
This vulnerability could lead to password compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9080
Vulnerability Description
DomainMOD before version 4.14.0 used unsalted MD5 for password storage, which is susceptible to brute-force attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to crack the unsalted MD5 hashes to retrieve passwords.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure regular updates and patches are applied to DomainMOD to address security vulnerabilities.