Authentication Bypass in Netsweeper Web Administration
CVE-2014-9611

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netsweeper

Status
Netsweeper
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

What is CVE-2014-9611?

Netsweeper versions before 4.0.5 are vulnerable to an authentication bypass, allowing remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts and policies. By sending a tailored request to webadmin/nslam/index.php, the attackers can gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising the system's integrity and exposing sensitive information.

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-2014-9611 - Proof of Concept

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133034/Netsweeper-By...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37931/
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EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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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