mask PHP File Manager unspecified security bypass
| mpfm-unspecified-security-bypass (43333) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
mask PHP File Manager (mPFM) could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper restrictions set on an unspecified script which creates an insecure cookie. By setting the cookie, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized administrative access to the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.0
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.1 A
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.2
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.3
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.4
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.5
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 1.6
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 2.1
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 2.2
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 2.2 C
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 2.2 D
- mask PHP File Manager, mask PHP File Manager 2.2 A
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of mask PHP File Manager (2.3 or later), available from SourceForge.net: Files. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- mPFM Web page, Download at http://mpfm.sourceforge.net/#download.
- SourceForge.net: Files, mask PHP File Manager, File Release Notes and Changelog, Release Name: mpfm_v2.3 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=608915.
- BID-29926: Mask PHP File Manager Cookie Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-3504: Unspecified vulnerability in mask PHP File Manager (mPFM) before 2.3 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to manipulation of cookies.
- SA30833: mask PHP File Manager Cookie Security Bypass
Reported:
Jun 23, 2008
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