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CVE-2009-2642

7.5 · HIGH

index.php in Desi Short URL Script 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the logged cookie to 1 and the uid cookie to an integer value, as demonstrated by a value of 13.

Published Jul 28, 2009desiscriptsCWE-287EPSS 2.42%

Overview

CVE-2009-2642 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting desiscripts desi_short_url_script. It was published on July 28, 2009 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

index.php in Desi Short URL Script 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the logged cookie to 1 and the uid cookie to an integer value, as demonstrated by a value of 13.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from desiscripts. Update desi_short_url_script 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2642?

CVE-2009-2642 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting desiscripts desi_short_url_script. It was published on July 28, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2642?

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-2009-2642?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from desiscripts. Update desi_short_url_script 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.

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