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Improper Authentication

CVE-2014-4198

High
9.1/10

Summary

A Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability exists in BS-Client Private Client 2.4 and 2.5 via an XML request that neglects the use of ADPswID and AD parameters, which could let a malicious user access privileged function.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • NONE

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