CVE-2002-2412: Winamp 2.80 stores authentication credentials in plaintext in the (1) [HTTP-AUTH] and (2) [winamp] sections...

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Winamp 2.80 can store saved authentication details in plaintext in winamp.ini. A person with local access to the same machine may be able to read those credentials and use them elsewhere. This is mainly an endpoint hygiene and legacy software risk, not a remotely exploitable server issue based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on workstations or legacy images still running Winamp 2.80 with saved authentication data in winamp.ini. Systems without Winamp 2.80, without saved credentials, or without local multi-user access are less likely to be exposed. Treat this as a targeted legacy cleanup item. It is unlikely to justify emergency response unless Winamp 2.80 is present on shared or sensitive systems with saved credentials, but exposed passwords should be rotated promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Winamp 2.80 or preserved legacy installations.; Check vendor or trusted maintainer guidance for replacement or upgrade direction.; Remove saved credentials from affected Winamp configurations where found..

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Jun 29, 2026, 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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