GoAhead WebServer 2.0/2.1 Security improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GoAhead WebServer 2.0/2.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Security Handler. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-2427. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GoAhead WebServer 2.0/2.1 (Web Server). Affected is an unknown code of the component Security Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The security handler in GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain access to protected web content via "an extra slash in a URL," a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1603.

The weakness was shared 02/06/2009 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-2427 since 02/06/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry VDB-46359 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebServer 2.1

Timelineinfo

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03/17/2015 +2230 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-2427 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2427
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46344
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 07/15/2024 02:42
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (46), 10/27/2018 04:51 (6), 07/15/2024 02:42 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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