CVE-2008-3729 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan to gain administrative access by manipulating cookies.
- 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-2008-3729?
CVE-2008-3729 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Web Based Administration in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan 5.6.a espatch 1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request with (1) an IsAdmin=true cookie value or (2) no cookie.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microworld Technologies Mailscan.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3729 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-2008-3729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-578w-wh4j-4rmg.