Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1786 describes a PortalApp weakness where user credentials were placed in a database file under the web root with insufficient access control. If a vulnerable site is still exposed, an unauthenticated remote party could retrieve sensitive credential data. The public bundle does not identify supported versions, a vendor patch, or current exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy internet-facing PortalApp installations that still publish sensitive database files from the web root. The source bundle lists affected vendor, product, and versions as unavailable, so inventory confirmation is required before scoping. Treat as an inventory-driven legacy risk. If PortalApp is present on an internet-facing system, prioritize containment because credential disclosure can enable broader compromise. If PortalApp is not present, document non-exposure and no further action is likely needed. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or archived PortalApp guidance for official fixes.; Remove credential databases from web-accessible directories.; Deny public web access to database and backup files..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- portalapp-url-access-database(14169)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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