NewsCMSLite newsadmin.asp security bypass
| newscmslite-newsadmin-security-bypass (26698) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
NewsCMSLite could allow a remote attacker to bypass security caused by weak authentication in newsadmin.asp. A remote attacker could set the 'loggerIn' parameter in the cookie to a known default value to access the admin page.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed May 24 2006 - 06:08:04 CDT : [KAPDA::#44] - NewsCMSLite Login ByPass by Cookie.
- NewsCMSLite Web site: Katy Whitton Web Development - Downloads - NewsCMSLite.
- CVE-2006-2636: newsadmin.asp in Katy Whitton NewsCMSLite allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the loggedIn cookie to xY1zZoPQ.
- SA20294: NewsCMSLite Admin Logon Bypass and Database Disclosure
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-1993: NewsCMSLite loggedIn Cookie Parameter Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Katy Whitton NewsCMSLite
Reported:
May 24, 2006
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