CVE-2011-4851 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass authentication on unattended workstations by exploiting autocomplete-enabled password fields in the Plesk Control Panel.
- 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-2011-4851?
CVE-2011-4851 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 Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4_build20111103.18 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 server/google-tools/ and certain other files.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parallels Parallels Plesk Panel.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4851 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-4851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4851 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9c9v-3gvm-26m7.