# CVE-2012-6710: ext\_find\_user in eXtplorer through 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password\[\]= (aka an empty array) in an actio

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2018-10-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ext_find_user in eXtplorer through 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password[]= (aka an empty array) in an action=login request to index.php.

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## References

- http://www.cnnvd.org.cn/web/xxk/ldxqById.tag?CNNVD=CNNVD-201212-371
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57058
- http://itsecuritysolutions.org/2012-12-31-eXtplorer-v2.1-authentication-bypass-vulnerability
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/extplorer_upload_exec.rb

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