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MaxWebPortal memKey Parameter SQL Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for SQL injection vulnerability in MaxWebPortal's password.asp

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains an ASP script that is vulnerable to a
SQL injection attack.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of MaxWebPortal that fails to
properly sanitize input passed through the 'memKey' parameter to the
'password.asp' script. A possible hacker can exploit this flaw to modify
database queries resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information,
modification of data (for example, users' passwords) and even attacks
against the underlying database.

See also :

http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/May/1014048.html

Solution :

Unknown at this time.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 13762

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