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CVE-2005-3005: Helpdesk Software Hesk allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for (1) admin.php and (2) admin_mai...

Helpdesk Software Hesk allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for (1) admin.php and (2) admin_main.php by modifying the PHPSESSID session ID parameter or cookie.

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This old Hesk helpdesk issue could let a remote attacker reach administrative pages without valid login by abusing session handling. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions, CVSS severity, or current vendor guidance, so exposure depends on whether legacy Hesk is still deployed. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running old Hesk helpdesk deployments or archived copies reachable on internal or public web servers. The bundle lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so exact version matching is incomplete. Treat this as a legacy-system exposure check. It is potentially serious because it concerns administrator authentication, but urgency depends on whether Hesk is still deployed and reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Hesk helpdesk instances, including legacy intranet deployments.; Review the referenced vendor patch package and current Hesk vendor guidance.; Remove or isolate obsolete Hesk deployments if they are no longer required..

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