Autogalaxy stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain authentication information and gain unauthorized access via sniffing or a cross-site scripting attack.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1536
• http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2001-11/0225.html
• http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7621.php
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3587