CVE-2006-1257

Description

The sample files in the authfiles directory in Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in to authfiles/login.asp with a valid username and any password, then going to the main site twice.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 42.31% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25330	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/594	third party advisory
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/csvr2002/htm/cs_se_securityconcepts_cbgw.asp
http://www.osvdb.org/24121	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17134	vdb entry patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427974/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1257?: CVE-2006-1257 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1257?: To fix CVE-2006-1257, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1257 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1257 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~42% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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