What is the severity of CVE-2011-4851?

CVE-2011-4851 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through autocomplete features.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4851?

To fix CVE-2011-4851, disable the autocomplete feature on password fields in the Parallels Plesk Panel configuration.

What components are affected by CVE-2011-4851?

CVE-2011-4851 primarily affects Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.4.4_build20111103.18.

Can CVE-2011-4851 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4851 can be exploited remotely if an unattended workstation is compromised.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2011-4851?

CVE-2011-4851 is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication through an insecure password field.

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CVE-2011-4851

critical

9.3

CWE

255

16/12/2011

7/8/2024

CVE-2011-4851

First published: Fri Dec 16 2011(Updated: )

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4_build20111103.18 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 server/google-tools/ and certain other files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Plesk	=10.4.4_build20111103.18
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4851?
CVE-2011-4851 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through autocomplete features.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4851?
To fix CVE-2011-4851, disable the autocomplete feature on password fields in the Parallels Plesk Panel configuration.
What components are affected by CVE-2011-4851?
CVE-2011-4851 primarily affects Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.4.4_build20111103.18.
Can CVE-2011-4851 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-4851 can be exploited remotely if an unattended workstation is compromised.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2011-4851?
CVE-2011-4851 is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication through an insecure password field.

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