simplePHPWeb 'file.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:42557

Info

simplePHPWeb 'file.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42557
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-3158
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 03 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 07 2011 08:57PM
Credit: SirGod
Vulnerable: Carsten Wulff simplePHPWeb 0.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

simplePHPWeb 'file.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

simplePHPWeb is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability because it fails to restrict unauthenticated access.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access; other attacks may also be possible.

simplePHPWeb 0.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

simplePHPWeb 'file.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can carry out this attack using readily available network utilities.

Solution / Fix

simplePHPWeb 'file.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

simplePHPWeb 'file.php' Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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