CVE-2011-4854

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4_build20111103.18 does not ensure that Content-Type HTTP headers match the corresponding Content-Type data in…

published December 16, 2011

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An interpretation conflict in HTTP headers could go unnoticed, like a misfiled document that opens up unexpected risks! Think of it as a restaurant where the menu lists a delightful vegan dish, but the chef serves a meat-based meal without any warning. If the customer has allergies, the miscommunication could lead to serious consequences! In this case, remote attackers could exploit this mix-up to cause confusion or even manipulate the way content is displayed. While the exact consequences are unspecified, the potential for mischief in how Plesk serves its content could leave clients vulnerable.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the menu lists a delightful vegan dish, but the chef serves a meat-based meal without any warning. If the customer has allergies, the miscommunication could lead to serious consequences! The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4 fails to ensure that the Content-Type HTTP headers align with the corresponding Content-Type data in HTML META elements, leading to a mismatch that attackers might exploit.

What to do

In this case, remote attackers could exploit this mix-up to cause confusion or even manipulate the way content is displayed. While the exact consequences are unspecified, the potential for mischief in how Plesk serves its content could leave clients vulnerable. To address this vulnerability, ensure you’re using the latest version of Parallels Plesk Panel. Regularly review and monitor Content-Type headers for inconsistencies to mitigate any possible impact, even if it’s uncertain at this stage. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated to maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01618 · 75.7th percentile
Published
2011-12-16T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 11:00Z
    The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4_build20111103.18 does not ensure that Content-Type HTTP headers match the corresponding Content-Type data in…
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