CVE-2011-2155 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication on SmarterStats by leveraging cached passwords on unattended workstations due to enabled autocomplete.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-2155?

CVE-2011-2155 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 May 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Login.aspx in the SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server generates a ctl00$MPH$txtPassword password form field without disabling the autocomplete feature, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2155?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartertools Smarterstats.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2155?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2155 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-2011-2155 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2155 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f3pr-496c-8q45.

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