CVE-2000-0241: vqSoft vqServer stores sensitive information such as passwords in cleartext in the server.cfg file, which a...

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CVE-2000-0241 describes vqSoft vqServer storing sensitive values, including passwords, in cleartext in server.cfg. Anyone who can read that file may recover credentials and use them to gain privileges. The supplied sources do not identify affected versions, severity scoring, or a vendor patch. Likely limited to legacy vqSoft vqServer deployments or archived systems containing server.cfg. Exposure depends on whether unauthorized users, services, backups, or web paths can read that configuration file. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vqServer is still in production. If present, prioritize credential rotation and access restriction because cleartext secrets can quickly become privilege escalation. Mitigation focus: Identify any vqSoft vqServer installations or retained server.cfg files.; Check vendor or archival guidance for any available update or configuration advice.; Restrict server.cfg access to required administrative accounts only..

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Jul 12, 2026, 06:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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