Tutorial Share cookie security bypass

tutorialshare-cookie-security-bypass (50685) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Tutorial Share could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of authentication cookies. By modifying the usernamed cookie parameter, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized administrative access to the vulnerable application.


Consequences:

Bypass Security

Remedy:

No remedy available as of June 1, 2013.

References:

  • Tutorial Share Web site: Tutorial Share.
  • BID-35075: Tutorial Share Insecure Cookie Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2009-2293: Optimum Web Design Tutorial Share 3.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by setting the usernamed cookie parameter.
  • OSVDB ID: 54704: Tutorial Share usernamed Cookie Manipulation Admin Authentication Bypass
  • SA35207: Tutorial Share Insecure Cookie Handling Vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

  • Tutorial Share Tutorial Share 3.4
  • Tutorial Share Tutorial Share 3.5.0

Reported:

May 22, 2009

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