Jax Guestbook guestbook.admin.php security bypass

jaxguestbook-admin-security-bypass (55077) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Jax Guestbook could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper access restrictions on the guestbook.admin.php script. By sending a direct request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized admin access to the application.


Consequences:

Bypass Security

Remedy:

No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.

References:

  • Jax Guestbook Web site: Welcome to download Jax Guestbook - Free PHP scripts for managing an online guestbook.
  • Offensive Security Exploit Database [12-24-2009]: Jax Guestbook 3.50 Admin Login Exploit .
  • BID-37466: Jax Guestbook 'guestbook.admin.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2009-4447: Jax Guestbook 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify administrator settings via a direct request to admin/guestbook.admin.php.
  • OSVDB ID: 61299: Jax Guestbook guestbook.admin.php Direct Request Admin Authentication Bypass
  • SA37921: Jax Guestbook guestbook.admin.php Security Bypass

Platforms Affected:

  • Andreas John Jax Guestbook 3.50

Reported:

Dec 24, 2009

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