CVE-2011-4738: Infoleak

Published Dec 16, 2011
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Updated

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.2.0 build 20110407.20 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for a cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via script access to this cookie, as demonstrated by cookies used by getpassword.php and certain other files.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Parallels Parallels Plesk Panel=10.2.0_build20110407.20
Microsoft Windows
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0

Event History

Dec 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
11:55 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4738?

CVE-2011-4738 is categorized with a moderate severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive information through cookie access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4738?

To mitigate CVE-2011-4738, ensure that the HTTPOnly flag is set for all cookies in the Parallels Plesk Panel configurations.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4738?

CVE-2011-4738 specifically affects Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.2.0 build 20110407.20.

4

Is CVE-2011-4738 exploitable remotely?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2011-4738 to gain access to sensitive information through script access to unprotected cookies.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4738?

CVE-2011-4738 is classified as an HTTPOnly cookie vulnerability that may lead to cross-site scripting issues.

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