CVE-2011-4729:The Server Administration Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel 10.2.0_build1011110331.18 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for a cookie, leading to potential sensitive information exposure.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-4729 affects the Server Administration Panel in Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.2.0_build1011110331.18. This vulnerability arises from the absence of the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for a specific cookie. This omission makes it easier for remote attackers to access potentially sensitive information through script access to the cookie. Specifically, the cookies used by login_up.php3 and certain other files are susceptible to exploitation due to this issue.

Overview

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by exploiting the lack of the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header within the Server Administration Panel of Parallels Plesk Panel version 10.2.0_build1011110331.18. By accessing the cookie through scripts, attackers can retrieve sensitive data, posing a risk to the security and confidentiality of the system.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the affected Parallels Plesk Panel to a version that includes the HTTPOnly flag in the Set-Cookie header for the relevant cookie. Additionally, web application developers should ensure that sensitive information is not exposed through cookies and implement secure coding practices to prevent unauthorized access.

References

  1. CVE-2011-4729: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-4729
  2. Vulnerability Details: http://xss.cx/examples/plesk-reports/plesk-redhat-el6-psa-10.2.0-build-1011110331.18-xss-sqli-cwe79-cwe89-javascript-injection-exception-example-poc-report-paros-burp-suite-pro-1.4.1.html
  3. IBM X-Force Vulnerability Report: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72330

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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