CVE-2011-4730 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication on unattended workstations by exploiting autocomplete-enabled password fields in the Plesk Panel admin interface.

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-2011-4730?

CVE-2011-4730 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 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

The Server Administration Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.2.0_build1011110331.18 generates a password form field without disabling the autocomplete feature, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an unattended workstation, as demonstrated by forms in admin/reseller/login-info/ and certain other files.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4730?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Parallels Parallels Plesk Panel.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4730?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4730 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-4730 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4730 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r82-mfvr-2p2w.

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