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Improper Input Validation

CVE-2009-4546

Severity High
Score 7.5/10

Summary

globepersonnel_login.asp in Logoshows BBS 2.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) pb_username (aka pb%5Fusername) and (2) level cookies.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL

CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published