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    CVE-2022-1252

    Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents

    Published:Apr 11, 2022
    Last Modified:Feb 24, 2026
    EPS:Apr 11, 2022
    EPSS Score:0.00199
    CVSS Score:8.2

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Sir
    Product
    Gnuboard

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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
    None
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    Availability
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