[KAPDA::#44] - NewsCMSLite Login ByPass by Cookie Vulnerability

KAPDA New advisory

Vulnerable product : NewsCMSLite
Vendor: http://www.katywhitton.com
Vulnerability: Authentication Flaw in 'newsadmin.asp' Lets Remote User Gain Administrative Access .

Date :
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Found : 2006/05/21
Vendor Contacted : N/A
Release Date : 2006/05/24

About NewsCMSLite :
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NewsCMSLite is a simple, easy to use and effective Content Management System (CMS).
http://www.katywhitton.com/downloads/newsCMSlite/index.asp

Vulnerability:
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The 'newsadmin.asp' script grants administrative privileges to the remote user if a certain cookie is set.
A remote user can set a cookie named 'loggedIn' with a value of 'xY1zZoPQ' to gain administrative privileges.

Solution:
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No patch`s released yet by vendor.

Original Advisory:
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http://www.kapda.ir/advisory-332.html

Credit :
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FarhadKey of KAPDA
farhadkey [at} kapda <d0t> net
Kapda - Security Science Researchers Insitute of Iran
http://www.KAPDA.ir