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CVE-2007-4043: file.cgi in Secure Computing SecurityReporter (aka Network Security Analyzer) before 4.6.3 allows remote at...

file.cgi in Secure Computing SecurityReporter (aka Network Security Analyzer) before 4.6.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a name parameter ending with a "%00.gif" sequence. NOTE: a separate traversal vulnerability could be leveraged to download arbitrary files.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysis

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a critical authentication bypass in an old Secure Computing SecurityReporter web component. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could access functionality that should require login. A related traversal issue could be combined to download files. Treat any exposed legacy deployment as urgent until version and access controls are confirmed. Exposure is most likely where legacy SecurityReporter or Network Security Analyzer web interfaces remain reachable, especially from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or asset-discovery fingerprints, so product inventory and version confirmation are required. Prioritize immediately if the product is still deployed or internet-accessible. The business concern is unauthorized access to a security reporting system and possible sensitive file disclosure from legacy infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SecurityReporter or Network Security Analyzer to 4.6.3 or later.; Restrict web interface access to trusted administrative networks only.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy deployments if upgrade is not possible..

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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
1Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2007-4043Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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CWE-287 · source CWE mapping

Improper Authentication

Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.