CVE-2006-2357: Medium severity Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional vulnerability

Published May 15, 2006
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Updated

Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 and WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium allows remote attackers to obtain source code for scripts via a trailing dot in a request to NmConsole/Login.asp.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional=2006_premium
Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional=2006

Event History

May 15, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2357?

CVE-2006-2357 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2357?

To fix CVE-2006-2357, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2006-2357?

CVE-2006-2357 could allow attackers to obtain sensitive source code from scripts, potentially leading to further exploitation.

4

Which versions of Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional are affected by CVE-2006-2357?

CVE-2006-2357 affects Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 and WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-2357 if I cannot upgrade?

A potential workaround for CVE-2006-2357 would be to implement strict input validation to prevent requests with trailing dots.

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