# CVE-2007-5578: Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.3.8 sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit, which allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) before 1.3.8 sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via (1) base_main.php, (2) base_qry_alert.php, and possibly other vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24315
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063767.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-06/0031.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25518
- http://www.osvdb.org/35243
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34724
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=103348&release_id=521723

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