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CVE-2001-0911: PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote...

PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by stealing or sniffing the cookie and decoding it.

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PHP-Nuke 5.1 reportedly placed user and administrator passwords in a client-side cookie using base64 encoding. Base64 is not encryption. If an attacker stole or sniffed that cookie, they could recover the password and gain elevated access. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy PHP-Nuke 5.1 deployments or closely related installations retaining this cookie behavior. The source bundle’s affected-product fields are incomplete, so verify by inventory rather than broad product assumptions. Treat confirmed exposure as urgent for any internet-facing legacy site because administrator passwords may be recoverable from cookies. If no PHP-Nuke 5.1 exists, residual business risk is low. Mitigation focus: Locate any PHP-Nuke 5.1 or related legacy installations and prioritize decommissioning or upgrade planning.; Check vendor or maintained fork guidance for an authenticated-cookie fix before continuing production use.; Invalidate existing sessions after remediation because exposed cookies may contain reusable credentials..

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