# CVE-2006-1257: The sample files in the authfiles directory in Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-03-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The sample files in the authfiles directory in Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 before SP2 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in to authfiles/login.asp with a valid username and any password, then going to the main site twice.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25330
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/594
- http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/csvr2002/htm/cs_se_securityconcepts_cbgw.asp
- http://www.osvdb.org/24121
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427974/100/0/threaded

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