CVE-2009-4830: High severity OpenX OpenX vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2010
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in OpenX 2.8.1 and 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain access to an Administrator account via unknown vectors, possibly related to www/admin/install.php, www/admin/install-plugins.php, and other www/admin/ files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenX OpenX=2.8.2
OpenX OpenX=2.8.1

Event History

Apr 27, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4830?

CVE-2009-4830 is considered a significant security vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access Administrator accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4830?

To fix CVE-2009-4830, it is recommended to upgrade OpenX to a version that is not affected, such as the latest stable release.

3

What versions of OpenX are affected by CVE-2009-4830?

CVE-2009-4830 affects OpenX versions 2.8.1 and 2.8.2.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-4830?

CVE-2009-4830 can be exploited through various unknown vectors that allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2009-4830?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2009-4830; upgrading to a secure version is the best mitigation.

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