CVE-2008-3299: High severity esyndicat vulnerability
eSyndiCat 1.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the adminlng cookie value to 1. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3299?
CVE-2008-3299 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3299?
To fix CVE-2008-3299, ensure that you update eSyndiCat to a version that is not vulnerable to this authentication bypass.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3299?
CVE-2008-3299 specifically affects eSyndiCat version 1.6.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2008-3299?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2008-3299 can gain administrative access to the eSyndiCat application.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-3299?
Yes, there are reports that demonstrate how the authentication bypass can be exploited using the admin_lng cookie.