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CVE-2006-0844

7.5 · HIGH

Leif M.

Published Feb 22, 2006leif_m._wrightEPSS 1.68%

Overview

CVE-2006-0844 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting leif_m._wright web_blog. It was published on February 22, 2006 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

Leif M. Wright's Blog 3.5 does not make a password comparison when authenticating an administrator via a cookie, which allows remote attackers to bypass login authentication, probably by setting the blogAdmin cookie.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from leif_m._wright. Update web_blog 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18923Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/522Refwww.evuln.com/vulns/82/summary.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16714Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24755Refsecunia.com/advisories/18923Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/522Refwww.evuln.com/vulns/82/summary.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16714Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24755

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0844?

CVE-2006-0844 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting leif_m._wright web_blog. It was published on February 22, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0844?

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-2006-0844?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from leif_m._wright. Update web_blog 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-2006-0844?

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