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Maian Weblog "weblog_cookie" Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30943
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Release Date:
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2008-07-15
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Last Update:
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2008-07-28
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Popularity:
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1,249 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Maian Weblog 4.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-3318
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Description:
S.W.A.T. has reported a vulnerability in Maian Weblog, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability is caused due to improper access restriction in the admin/index.php script. This can be exploited to bypass the authentication mechanism and gain access to the administration section by setting the "weblog_cookie" cookie.
The vulnerability is reported in version 4.0 downloaded before 2008-07-14. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 4.0 downloaded on or after 2008-07-14.
Provided and/or discovered by:
S.W.A.T.
Changelog:
2008-07-28: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6064
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