PHP SimpleNEWS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:17186

Info

PHP SimpleNEWS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17186
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 22 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 22 2006 06:54PM
Credit: Aliaksandr Hartsuyeu is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Himpfen Consulting Company PHP SimpleNEWS 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PHP SimpleNEWS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

PHP SimpleNEWS is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability. The issue occurs because the affected scripts fail to properly validate cookie data.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass authentication and gain admin access. This could aid in further attacks on the affected computer.

Exploit / POC

PHP SimpleNEWS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

PHP SimpleNEWS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

References

PHP SimpleNEWS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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