CVE-2011-4740: Infoleak

Published Dec 16, 2011
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Updated

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.2.0 build 20110407.20 generates web pages containing external links in response to GET requests with query strings for smb/app/search-data/catalogId/marketplace and certain other files, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading (1) web-server access logs or (2) web-server Referer logs, related to a "cross-domain Referer leakage" issue.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4740?

CVE-2011-4740 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4740?

To mitigate CVE-2011-4740, it's recommended to upgrade to a later version of Parallels Plesk Panel that doesn't contain this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4740?

CVE-2011-4740 can be exploited through cross-site scripting attacks that expose sensitive information via crafted GET requests.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4740?

CVE-2011-4740 specifically affects Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.2.0 build 20110407.20.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4740?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2011-4740 is to restrict access to the Control Panel or implement input validation on GET requests.

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