CVE-2006-1257: The sample files in the authfiles directory in Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2 allow remote attac...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-1257 is an authentication bypass in legacy Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2. If the sample authentication files were left reachable, a remote user who knew a valid username could get into the site without the correct password. This matters mainly for older, internet-facing Commerce Server deployments. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 systems before SP2 where authfiles sample content remains deployed and remotely accessible. Modern environments are unaffected unless they still operate or inherited this old platform. Prioritize this if the organization still runs legacy Commerce Server 2002, especially on public e-commerce sites. Otherwise, the business urgency is low but should be included in legacy-system discovery and decommissioning work. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether Commerce Server 2002 is still present anywhere in the environment.; Check vendor guidance and apply Commerce Server 2002 SP2 or later where applicable.; Remove or restrict access to sample authfiles content on any deployed site..

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Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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