CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2626

First published: Tue Jul 31 2012(Updated: )

cgi-bin/admin.cgi in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 does not require token authentication, which allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts via a userprefs action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SonicWALL Scrutinizer<9.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2626?

    CVE-2012-2626 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation allowing unauthorized administrative access.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-2626?

    CVE-2012-2626 affects Plixer Scrutinizer versions prior to 9.5.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2626?

    To mitigate the risk of CVE-2012-2626, upgrade your Plixer Scrutinizer to version 9.5.0 or later.

  • What does CVE-2012-2626 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2012-2626 allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts without proper authentication.

  • Is token authentication required in the affected versions of CVE-2012-2626?

    No, the affected versions of Plixer Scrutinizer do not require token authentication, making them vulnerable.

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