CVE-2012-2437
Description
cookie_gen.php in ar web content manager (AWCM) 2.2 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate arbitrary cookies via the name parameter in conjunction with the content parameter.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
The vendor-content worker queues fetches as references arrive (check back in a few minutes). Or — if you've already worked around this in production — publish your fix to the community-verified tier.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
AR Web Content Manager (AWCM) - 'cookie_gen.php' Arbitrary Cookie Generation
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| awcm-cms | ar_web_content_manager | 2.2 | |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0039.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117975/AWCM-2.2-Access-Bypass.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79926
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0039.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117975/AWCM-2.2-Access-Bypass.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79926
CWEs
CWE-287
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.