CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1797: CSRF

First published: Mon Dec 28 2009(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on the Network Management Card (NMC) on American Power Conversion (APC) Switched Rack PDU (aka Rack Mount Power Distribution) devices and other devices allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of (1) administrator or (2) device users for requests that create new administrative users or have unspecified other impact.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
APC Network Management Card
Apc Switched Rack Pdu Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1797?

    CVE-2009-1797 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for exploitation through cross-site request forgery.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1797?

    To fix CVE-2009-1797, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates from APC for affected devices.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2009-1797?

    CVE-2009-1797 affects APC's Network Management Card and Switched Rack PDU devices.

  • Can CVE-2009-1797 allow unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1797 can allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators and users.

  • Is CVE-2009-1797 related to web application security?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1797 is directly related to web application security due to its cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities.

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