View Full Version : I was logged in as someone else (security issue)
Winky
11-11-2002, 09:37 PM
Something odd just happed, i entered the ls1 page, using cookies as normal, however it did not log me in a Winky, but rather as "Homer". i logged out an then logged in a me and it all seems fine now.
This is odd and a possible security issue.
Just thought i would let you guys know.
XLR8 V8
11-11-2002, 09:54 PM
We have seen this issue occur on occasion .... it appears to be linked to the last IP address used by that user and the fact that the user did not log out after their last session on the forums. When you have opened the forum page, your IP has shown as being linked to a session still open by Homer, an as such shows you his details. While it can be a shock, you should find that you are unable to post as that user or view their PM's.
The solution as you have found is to just log out, then log in again as normal.
Hope that clears it up. :)
Sidewindr
12-11-2002, 10:17 AM
It's actually a proxy issue and proxies at your ISP not working properly .. some of them appear to be caching pages they shouldn't .. If you turn off the browse board by cookies you won't have this problem but I prefer using cookies .. if you get this again just hold SHIFT and press the reload button and you will find that it will come up with the correct login information.. no need to log out and then back in :DThis also has been covered before and I am sure the search function would have given you an answer :p
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