CVE-2009-2168

cpanel/login.php in EgyPlus 7ammel (aka 7ml) 1.0.1 and earlier sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when the supplied credentials are…

Critical · published June 22, 2009

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A mere redirect gives attackers the keys to the kingdom! In EgyPlus 7ammel 1.0.1 and earlier, incorrect login credentials don’t lead to failure — they’re a golden ticket to bypass authentication altogether. ⚡ Think of it like a doorman who lets anyone through the entrance without checking their ID — just because they walked up to the front door, they get to waltz right in! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating, allowing remote attackers to log in as any user by simply tampering with the username and password parameters. Imagine the chaos if an attacker gains access to sensitive data or can perform administrative actions without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like a doorman who lets anyone through the entrance without checking their ID — just because they walked up to the front door, they get to waltz right in! The flaw in cpanel/login.php redirects users without properly terminating the session if the credentials are incorrect, which opens the door for authentication bypass. This means malicious users can exploit this oversight to gain unauthorized access.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating, allowing remote attackers to log in as any user by simply tampering with the username and password parameters. Imagine the chaos if an attacker gains access to sensitive data or can perform administrative actions without breaking a sweat! To secure your system, patch to version 1.0.2 or later immediately! Additionally, review your configuration and implement proper checks to ensure that credentials are validated before any redirects occur. Regularly audit your authentication processes! This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses up in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11776 · 96.1th percentile
Published
2009-06-22T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUN 20:00Z
    cpanel/login.php in EgyPlus 7ammel (aka 7ml) 1.0.1 and earlier sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when the supplied credentials are…
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