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Maian Search "search_cookie" Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA31075
Release Date: 2008-07-15
Last Update: 2008-07-28
Popularity: 1,497 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Maian Search 1.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
S.W.A.T. has reported a vulnerability in Maian Search, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to improper access restriction in the admin/index.php script. This can be exploited to bypass the authentication mechanism and gain access to the administration section by setting the "search_cookie" cookie.

The vulnerability is reported in version 1.1 downloaded before 2008-07-14. Prior versions may also be affected.

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