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7.5

dB Masters Multimedia Links Directory lets attackers gain admin access

CVE-2009-4584 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The admin.php page in version 3.1.3 of dB Masters Multimedia Links Directory does not properly check the admin_log cookie. An attacker who can set a specific cookie value can skip the login step and obtain full administrative control of the site. Update to a patched version or apply the vendor's recommended fix and ensure cookies are securely managed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
dbmasters db_masters_multimedia_links_directory 3.1.3
cpe:2.3:a:dbmasters:db_masters_multimedia_links_directory:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
admin.php in dB Masters Multimedia Links Directory 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a certain value of the admin_log cookie.
admin.php in dB Masters Multimedia Links Directory 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a certain value of the admin_log cookie.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published6 Jan 2010
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-4584 · NVD
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