Vulnerability Description
The management interface in Akamai Client (formerly Red Swoosh) 3322 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request that contains (1) no Referer header, or (2) a spoofed Referer header that matches an approved domain, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and force the client to download and execute arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Akamai Technologies | Client | <= 3322 |
| Red Swoosh | Client | <= 3322 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30135PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-19/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493169/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493170/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020208
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1761/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30135PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-19/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493169/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493170/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020208
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1761/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1106?
CVE-2008-1106 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The management interface in Akamai Client (formerly Red Swoosh) 3322 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request that contains (1) no Referer header, or (2) a spoo...
How severe is CVE-2008-1106?
CVE-2008-1106 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1106?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Akamai Technologies Client, Red Swoosh Client.