CVE-2011-4973

mod_nss: FakeBasicAuth authentication bypass

Published Feb 15, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid user by using their certificate and entering 'password' as the password.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-4878 Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid user by using their certificate and entering 'password' as the password.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:23 AM
Reserved
Dec 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2018, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:35 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 4, 2011, 12:00 AM