Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Netsweeper Products
CVE-2014-9610

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netsweeper

Status
Netsweeper
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2014-9610?

This vulnerability in Netsweeper allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls, enabling them to manipulate quarantine settings by exploiting the 'ip' parameter in the webadmin/user/quarantine_disable.php script. The flaw primarily affects several versions of the Netsweeper software, making it critical for users to implement the necessary updates to secure their systems against unauthorized access and potential misuse.

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.

CVE-2014-9610 - Proof of Concept

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133034/Netsweeper-By...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37929/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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