Description
VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently read and modify arbitrary plugin settings, via an encoded : (colon) character in the Authorization HTTP header.
References
- 20141218 SEC Consult SA-20141218-0 :: Multiple critical vulnerabilities in VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) mailing-list
- https://vdgsecurity.com/downloads/software/?file=1.+DIVA+2.3%2F2.+Changelog+2.3.16.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129656/VDG-Security-SENSE-2.3.13-File-Disclosure-Bypass-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20141218-0_VDG_Security_SENSE_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_v10.txt