CVE-2006-0230 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain administrator privileges by bypassing client-side password checks via modified XML requests in Symantec Scan Engine.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0230?

CVE-2006-0230 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses a client-side check to verify a password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a modified client that sends certain XML requests.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0230?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0230?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2006-0230 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0230 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88v8-x23h-775g.