CVE-2014-9431: CSRF

Published Dec 31, 2014
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Updated

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Smoothwall Express 3.1 and 3.0 SP3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the (1) admin or (2) dial password via a request to httpd/cgi-bin/changepw.cgi.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Smoothwall Smoothwall=3.0-sp3
Smoothwall Smoothwall=3.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9431?

CVE-2014-9431 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to hijack administrator authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9431?

To fix CVE-2014-9431, update Smoothwall Express to version 3.1 or the latest patch for version 3.0 SP3.

3

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2014-9431?

The attack vectors for CVE-2014-9431 include executing cross-site request forgery to change admin or dial passwords.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-9431?

CVE-2014-9431 affects users of Smoothwall Express versions 3.0 SP3 and 3.1.

5

Can CVE-2014-9431 lead to further exploitation?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2014-9431 can lead to unauthorized changes in critical settings, increasing the risk of further attacks.

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