Polar HelpDesk Authentication Bypass

high Nessus Plugin ID 14193

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Synopsis

It is possible to gain administrative rights on a remote web application.

Description

The remote server is running Polar HelpDesk.

There is a flaw in the remote version of this software that may allow an attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism of this software and gain administrative access.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of this software.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14193

File Name: polar_helpdesk_auth_bypass.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 8/2/2004

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/22/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-2736

BID: 10775

CWE: 287

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