CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1160

First published: Wed Feb 28 2007(Updated: )

webSPELL 4.0, and possibly later versions, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a ws_auth cookie, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4782.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Webspell=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1160?

    CVE-2007-1160 is classified as a medium to high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1160?

    To fix CVE-2007-1160, you should update to the latest version of webSPELL that addresses this authentication bypass issue.

  • What versions of webSPELL are affected by CVE-2007-1160?

    CVE-2007-1160 affects webSPELL version 4.0 and possibly later versions if they have not implemented security patches.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2007-1160?

    CVE-2007-1160 can be exploited by remote attackers who can manipulate the ws_auth cookie to gain unauthorized access.

  • What is the primary impact of CVE-2007-1160?

    The primary impact of CVE-2007-1160 is the unauthorized bypass of authentication mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to gain administrative access.

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