7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-2168

First published: Thu May 04 2006(Updated: )

FileProtection Express 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a cookie with an Admin value of 1.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Formidable Pro2pdf=1.0
Formidable Pro2pdf=1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2168?

    CVE-2006-2168 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-2168?

    To fix CVE-2006-2168, update FileProtection Express to version 1.0.2 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-2168?

    CVE-2006-2168 affects users of FileProtection Express version 1.0 and 1.0.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2168?

    CVE-2006-2168 is an authentication bypass vulnerability caused by improper cookie validation.

  • Can CVE-2006-2168 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-2168 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a specially crafted cookie.

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