CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2011-4739

First published: Fri Dec 16 2011(Updated: )

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.2.0 build 20110407.20 generates a password form field without disabling the autocomplete feature, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an unattended workstation, as demonstrated by forms in smb/my-profile and certain other files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Plesk=10.2.0_build20110407.20
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4739?

    CVE-2011-4739 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4739?

    To fix CVE-2011-4739, users should disable the autocomplete feature in the password form fields of the Parallels Plesk Panel.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4739?

    CVE-2011-4739 affects Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.2.0 build 20110407.20.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2011-4739?

    The impact of CVE-2011-4739 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication through the use of an unattended workstation.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4739?

    A workaround for CVE-2011-4739 includes educating users about the risks of leaving workstations unattended and managing autocomplete settings in web browsers.

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