CVE-2006-1276 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in PHP SimpleNEWS by manipulating the admin cookie, gaining unauthorized administrative access.
- 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-2006-1276?
CVE-2006-1276 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
admin.php in Himpfen Consulting Company PHP SimpleNEWS 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the admin parameter in a cookie.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1276?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Himpfen Consulting Php Simplenews.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1276?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1276 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-2006-1276 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1276 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgrx-x5gj-8v7p.