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xpoll Authentication Bypass Security Issue
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA20057
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Release Date:
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2006-05-09
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Last Update:
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2006-07-21
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | xpoll 2.x
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2006-2281 (Secunia mirror)
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This advisory is currently marked as unpatched!
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Description:
alp_eren has discovered a security issue in xpoll, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The problem is that the administration section can be accessed without proper authentication.
The security issue has been confirmed in version 2.30. Other version may also be affected.
Solution:
Restrict access to the administration directory (e.g. with a .htaccess file).
Provided and/or discovered by:
alp_eren
Changelog:
2006-07-21: Added CVE reference.
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