MiniHTTPServer WebForums Server Default Password Vulnerability

BID:8620

Info

MiniHTTPServer WebForums Server Default Password Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8620
Class: Configuration Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 15 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 15 2003 12:00AM
Credit: The discovery of this issue has been credited to Peter Winter-Smith.
Vulnerable: Minihttp WebForum Server 1.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

MiniHTTPServer WebForums Server Default Password Vulnerability

It has been reported that WebForums Server is prone to a default password issue that may allow a remote attacker to login to an 'admin' account by using the '"' character as a password.

This issue may allow an attacker to gain administrative access on a default installation of the software and may allow access to the 'C:\' drive.

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MiniHTTPServer WebForums Server Default Password Vulnerability

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