Blue Coat K9 Web Protection version 4.0.230 Beta suffers from multiple administrative bypass vulnerabilities due to controlling access via javascript.
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Blue Coat K9 Web Protection V4.0.230 Beta Vulnerability
Set 5, 2008
-- Affected Vendors:
Blue Coat
-- Affected Products:
K9 Web Protection V4.0.230 Beta
-- Download at:
http://www1.k9webprotection.com/getk9/beta.php
-- Vulnerability Details:
A vulnerability exists in the Blue Coat K9 Web Protection V4.0.230 Beta that
allow anyone to bypass localy the Administration panel located at
http://127.0.0.1:2372.
To desactivate the password and get full access simply desactive javascript
in your browser.
Internet Explorer
Untested but works
Opera
Go to TOOLS > PREFERENCES > CONTENT > unselect ENABLE JAVASCRIPT > OK
The vulnerable addresses are:
http://127.0.0.1:2372/summary
http://127.0.0.1:2372/detail
http://127.0.0.1:2372/overrides
http://127.0.0.1:2372/pwemail
-- Dificulty Level:
Low
-- Vendor Response:
None
-- Disclosure Timeline:
2008-07-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2008-07-05 - Disclosed
-- About:
Fabio Pinheiro at http://dicas3000.blogspot.com