CVE-2004-2254
7.5 · HIGHSurgeLDAP 1.0g (Build 12), and possibly other versions before 1.0h, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for the administration interface via a direct request to admin.cgi with a modifi…
Overview
CVE-2004-2254 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netwin surgeldap. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
SurgeLDAP 1.0g (Build 12), and possibly other versions before 1.0h, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for the administration interface via a direct request to admin.cgi with a modified utoken parameter.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netwin. Update surgeldap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2004-2254?
CVE-2004-2254 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netwin surgeldap. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2004-2254?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2254?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netwin. Update surgeldap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2254?
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