CVE-2000-0944 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can change the administrator password without knowing the original, leading to unauthorized administrative access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0944?
CVE-2000-0944 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CGI Script Center News Update 1.1 does not properly validate the original news administration password during a password change operation, which allows remote attackers to modify the password without knowing the original password.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cgi Script Center News Update.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0944 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2000-0944 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0944 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p48q-c4h7-vj6x.