Authentication Bypass in Netsweeper Software
CVE-2014-9605
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Key Information:
- Vendor
Netsweeper
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 4 September 2015
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2014-9605?
A flaw in the WebUpgrade component of Netsweeper allows remote attackers to exploit improperly handled inputs in login and password parameters. By leveraging a single quote character, attackers can bypass authentication mechanisms, creating backups, restarting the server, or disabling filters. This vulnerability raises significant security concerns as it may lead to unauthorized access and potential data manipulation.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.