CVE-2011-4855

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4_build20111103.18 omits the Content-Type header's charset parameter for certain resources, which might allow…

published December 16, 2011

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

⚠️ A little oversight in the Content-Type header could open the door to unexpected mischief! Think of it like a restaurant menu missing descriptions for some dishes — customers might order something they can't digest, or worse, might get served a surprise ingredient! 🎭 This omission could potentially allow remote attackers to confuse the server into delivering unexpected content. While the specifics are a bit murky, it's a surprise twist that can result in unintended consequences for clients accessing particular resources within Parallels Plesk Panel. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant menu missing descriptions for some dishes — customers might order something they can't digest, or worse, might get served a surprise ingredient! 🎭 CVE-2011-4855 highlights a flaw in the Control Panel of Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4, where the charset parameter of the Content-Type header is missing for certain files, leading to potential interpretation conflicts that attackers could exploit.

What to do

This omission could potentially allow remote attackers to confuse the server into delivering unexpected content. While the specifics are a bit murky, it's a surprise twist that can result in unintended consequences for clients accessing particular resources within Parallels Plesk Panel. Yikes! To safeguard your setup, ensure you upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Plesk Panel that addresses this issue. Additionally, audit your configurations to validate that Content-Type headers are properly defined with charset parameters. Don't wait for a surprise! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

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 omits the Content-Type header's charset parameter for certain resources, which might allow…
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