CVE-2011-4856

The Control Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.4.4_build20111103.18 sends incorrect Content-Type headers for certain resources, which might allow remote…

published December 16, 2011

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

⚠️ A sneaky mismatch in Content-Type headers could spell trouble! The Parallels Plesk Panel may let remote attackers exploit files due to incorrect content handling. 🔍 Think of this like a restaurant serving spicy food without proper labels. If a customer with allergies orders a dish expecting mild flavors, the unexpected kick could lead to a serious issue! While the severity is still unknown, this misconfiguration could lead to unexpected behavior in client setups, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate how certain resources are interpreted. This means an attacker could leverage an admin path for unauthorized actions, which could impact user trust and security.

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant serving spicy food without proper labels. If a customer with allergies orders a dish expecting mild flavors, the unexpected kick could lead to a serious issue! This vulnerability stems from the Plesk Panel sending incorrect Content-Type headers for certain resources, particularly concerning admin/health/parameters, which can lead to interpretation conflicts.

What to do

While the severity is still unknown, this misconfiguration could lead to unexpected behavior in client setups, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate how certain resources are interpreted. This means an attacker could leverage an admin path for unauthorized actions, which could impact user trust and security. Review the affected version, 10.4.4_build20111103.18 of the Parallels Plesk Panel, and consider updating to a patched version if available. Additionally, regularly audit your server's Content-Type settings to ensure they're correctly implemented. You've got this! Stay proactive in securing your systems, and soon you'll be a security hero! 🦸‍♂️

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 sends incorrect Content-Type headers for certain resources, which might allow remote…
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