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Improper Authentication

CVE-2011-2155

High
7.5/10

Summary

Login.aspx in the SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server generates a ctl00$MPH$txtPassword password form field without disabling the autocomplete feature, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an unattended workstation.

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  • NETWORK
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  • PARTIAL
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CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Improper (or broken) authentication attacks are widespread, and have accounted for many of the worst data breaches in recent years. Improper authentication attacks are a class of vulnerabilities where an attacker impersonates a legitimate user by exploiting weaknesses in either session management or credential management to gain access to the user’s account. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information, and can lead to system compromise, theft, identity theft, and fraud.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published