Educate Servert config.asp and users.asp security bypass
| educateservert-configusers-security-bypass (47107) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Educate Servert could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication, caused by improper restrictions on the config.asp and users.asp scripts. By sending a direct request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable application.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- Merlix Web site: Educate Servert by Merlix.
- CVE-2008-6870: Merlix Educate Server allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) config.asp and (2) users.asp.
- OSVDB ID: 56454: Educate Server Multiple Script Direct Request Information Disclosure
Platforms Affected:
- Merlix Educate Servert
Reported:
Dec 05, 2008
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