PwsPHP hijack cookie to spoof identity
| pwsphp-cookie-spoof-identity (20503) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
PwsPHP is vulnerable to improper handling of cookies, which could allow the attacker to hijack the cookie. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially-crafted cookie to spoof identities.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of PwsPHP (1.2.3 or later), available from the PwsPHP Web page. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat May 07 2005 - 10:07:55 CDT : PwsPHP v1.2.2 Final - Multiples vulnerabilities.
- PwsPHP Web page: PwsPHP Web page.
- CVE-2005-1511: PwsPHP 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and post arbitrary comments via the Pseudo cookie.
- SA15315: PwsPHP Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Emmanuel Bouillon and Luc Vauvillier PwsPHP 1.2.2
Reported:
May 07, 2005
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