CVE-2000-0431 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass cgiwrap restrictions to modify files on Cobalt RaQ servers due to improper file permissions set during FrontPage uploads.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2000-0431?

CVE-2000-0431 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cobalt RaQ2 and RaQ3 does not properly set the access permissions and ownership for files that are uploaded via FrontPage, which allows attackers to bypass cgiwrap and modify files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0431?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Cobalt Raq 2, Sun Cobalt Raq 3i.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0431?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0431 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2000-0431 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0431 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7qpm-q5rp-cvqf.

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