WWWBoard Password File Vulnerability

HIGH (10.0) No Patch (9589 days)

Threat Intelligence

⚠️ CRITICAL GAP - Exploits exist but no detection available
EPSS Score: 3.19% chance of exploitation (percentile: 87%)
🔍 Detection Tools: None available in major open-source tools
⚔️ Exploit Availability: Exploit-DB

How we test →

What is it?

WWWBoard is an outdated web-based email client that stores encrypted passwords in a password file under the web root. This makes it accessible to remote attackers, posing a significant risk to users' sensitive information.

Am I affected?

You're affected if you use WWWBoard version 1.x or earlier. Check with: find / -name "wwwboard*.conf" (Note: The exact command might vary depending on the system configuration.)

Product: WWWBoard
Version info: Not specified in the advisory.
Check for presence of the vulnerable password file by searching for files named "wwwboard.conf" under the web root directory.

Affected Products

IBM / WWWBoard

How to fix

Immediate mitigations:
- Restrict network access to your WWWBoard instance (firewall it from the public internet)
- Audit admin account activity for suspicious access patterns
- Monitor for unauthorized token creation

Contact a vendor representative or IBM support directly for a patched version - there's no public patch link in the advisory.