Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old web application authentication bypass affecting Whole Hog Password Protect: Enhanced 1.x. A remote attacker could gain administrative access by manipulating an admin cookie. The business risk is high for any still-running installation, but the sources do not confirm active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure is likely limited to legacy websites still using Whole Hog Password Protect: Enhanced 1.x. The source metadata lacks reliable vendor, CPE, and version inventory details, so confirmation requires local asset review. Treat this as urgent only if the legacy product is present. Administrative bypass can compromise protected content and site control, but the age of the CVE and incomplete product metadata make exposure discovery the first priority. Mitigation focus: Identify any deployed Whole Hog Password Protect: Enhanced instances.; Remove or replace version 1.x where feasible.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for fixed versions..
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- Known Exploited
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 7952CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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