CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-5284: CSRF

First published: Wed Dec 31 2014(Updated: )

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the web management interface in httpd/cgi-bin/shutdown.cgi in Smoothwall Express 3.1 and 3.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that perform a reboot via a request to cgi-bin/shutdown.cgi.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Smoothwall Smoothwall<=3.1
Smoothwall Smoothwall=3.0-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-5284?

    CVE-2011-5284 has a medium severity due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site request forgery.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-5284?

    To fix CVE-2011-5284, update your Smoothwall Express to version 3.1 or later, or apply the available security patches.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5284?

    CVE-2011-5284 affects Smoothwall Express versions 3.0 SP3 and earlier, including 3.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-5284?

    CVE-2011-5284 is classified as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2011-5284 allow unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2011-5284 can allow unauthorized remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators.

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