eXtplorer up to 2.1.2 index.php ext_find_user password[] improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in eXtplorer up to 2.1.2. This affects the function ext_find_user of the file index.php. This manipulation of the argument password[] as part of Array causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-6710. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in eXtplorer up to 2.1.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ext_find_user of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument password[] as part of a Array leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ext_find_user in eXtplorer through 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password[]= (aka an empty array) in an action=login request to index.php.

The bug was discovered 12/31/2012. The weakness was released 10/07/2018 by Brendan Coles (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at itsecuritysolutions.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-6710 since 10/07/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2106 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264208 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2012-6710), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264208) and SecurityFocus (BID 57058†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 264208
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2012-6710

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/26/2012 🔍
12/31/2012 +4 days 🔍
10/07/2018 +2105 days 🔍
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10/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
09/13/2025 +2532 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: itsecuritysolutions.org
Researcher: Brendan Coles
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-6710 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6710
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124951
SecurityFocus: 57058 - eXtplorer 'ext_find_user()' Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2018 07:27
Updated: 09/13/2025 23:45
Changes: 10/08/2018 07:27 (69), 03/30/2020 22:25 (1), 09/13/2025 23:45 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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