# CVE-2009-4657: The administrator package for Xerver 4.32 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to alter application settings by co

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2010-03-03 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The administrator package for Xerver 4.32 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to alter application settings by connecting to the application on port 32123, as demonstrated by setting the action option to wizardStep1.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9717
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36454
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9717

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