Browser Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Browser and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-1156. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Browser (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

JBrowser allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access certain administrative capabilities via a direct request for _admin/.

The bug was discovered 02/21/2007. The weakness was published 03/02/2007 as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-1156 since 02/27/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12032 (JBrowser _admin/ Direct Request Admin Authentication Bypass), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12038 (JBrowser Unauthorized Admin Access Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2393.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15657), Tenable (12032), SecurityFocus (BID 9537†), OSVDB (33141†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1008909†). Similar entry is available at VDB-23614. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 12032
Nessus Name: JBrowser _admin/ Direct Request Admin Authentication Bypass
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2393
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP /_admin access
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01/30/2004 🔍
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02/02/2004 +3 days 🔍
02/03/2004 +1 days 🔍
02/21/2007 +1114 days 🔍
02/27/2007 +6 days 🔍
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03/17/2007 +15 days 🔍
12/30/2007 +287 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2630 days 🔍
06/09/2025 +3741 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-1156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35310
X-Force: 15657
SecurityFocus: 9537 - JBrowser Unauthorized Admin Access Vulnerability
OSVDB: 33141 - JBrowser _admin/ Direct Request Authentication Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1008909
Vulnerability Center: 17224 - JBrowser Remote Authentication Bypass via Direct Request for _admin/., High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16 PM
Updated: 06/09/2025 09:32 AM
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 PM (67), 08/02/2019 11:00 AM (7), 06/09/2025 09:32 AM (18)
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