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CVE-2009-4808

7.5 · HIGH

admin.php in Graugon PHP Article Publisher 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by setting the g_admin cookie to 1.

Published Apr 23, 2010graugonCWE-287EPSS 2.76%

Overview

CVE-2009-4808 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting graugon php_article_publisher. It was published on April 23, 2010 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

admin.php in Graugon PHP Article Publisher 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by setting the g_admin cookie to 1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from graugon. Update php_article_publisher 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/34126Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8133Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33952Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49034Refsecunia.com/advisories/34126Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8133Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33952Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49034

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4808?

CVE-2009-4808 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting graugon php_article_publisher. It was published on April 23, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-4808?

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-2009-4808?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from graugon. Update php_article_publisher 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-2009-4808?

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