# CVE-2006-0230: Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses a client-side check to verify a password, which allows remot

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-04-25 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses a client-side check to verify a password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a modified client that sends certain XML requests.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17637
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19734
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431724/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431734/100/0/threaded
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0010.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/118388
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.21.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25972
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1464
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1703

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