CVE-2009-2797

qt: User credentials disclosure via URLs sent in Referer headers

Published Sep 10, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WebKit component in Safari in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, does not remove usernames and passwords from URLs sent in Referer headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading Referer logs on a web server.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-2787 The WebKit component in Safari in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, does not remove usernames and passwords from URLs sent in Referer headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading Referer logs on a web server.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:07 AM
Reserved
Aug 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 10, 2009, 9:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 14, 2009, 12:00 AM