Remote Authentication Bypass in Netsweeper Products
CVE-2014-9618

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netsweeper

Status
Netsweeper
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 72%

What is CVE-2014-9618?

The Client Filter Admin portal within specific versions of Netsweeper is susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to circumvent security measures and gain unauthorized access. By exploiting a flaw in the showdeny action at the default URL, attackers can create arbitrary profiles, potentially compromising the integrity of network management and user control. Organizations utilizing these affected versions should apply available updates to mitigate this risk.

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-2014-9618 - Proof of Concept

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133034/Netsweeper-By...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37933/
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EPSS Score

72% 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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