Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue lets a remote attacker bypass login checks in Absolute Content Rotator 6.0 by manipulating a cookie, potentially reaching administrative access. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Treat any internet-facing legacy deployment as a serious business risk until verified or removed. Exposure is most likely in old websites still running Absolute Content Rotator 6.0 or inherited code containing that component. The bundle does not identify CPEs, supported versions, hosting patterns, or vendor status, so asset inventory is required. Prioritize discovery and removal if this software exists in any public-facing environment. The issue is old, but the impact is administrative compromise and public exploit material is referenced. Lack of patch detail increases replacement urgency. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove any Absolute Content Rotator 6.0 deployment.; Check vendor or archival guidance for an official fix before patching manually.; Restrict administrative interfaces from public access immediately..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- absolutecontentrotator-cookie-auth-bypass(46243)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 6889CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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