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CVE-2006-1257

7.5 · HIGH

The sample files in the authfiles directory in Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in to authfiles/login.asp with a valid username a…

Published Mar 19, 2006microsoftEPSS 30.34%

Overview

CVE-2006-1257 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft commerce_server. It was published on March 19, 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

The sample files in the authfiles directory in Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in to authfiles/login.asp with a valid username and any password, then going to the main site twice.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update commerce_server 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

Refmsdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/csvr2002/htm/cs_se_securityconcepts_cbgw.aspRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/594Refwww.osvdb.org/24121Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427974/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17134Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25330Refmsdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/csvr2002/htm/cs_se_securityconcepts_cbgw.aspRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/594Refwww.osvdb.org/24121Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427974/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1257?

CVE-2006-1257 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft commerce_server. It was published on March 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1257?

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-2006-1257?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update commerce_server 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-2006-1257?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1257 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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