CVE-2001-0791 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 12 Oct 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can modify configuration settings by accessing unprotected CGI programs in Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall.

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-2001-0791?

CVE-2001-0791 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall for Windows NT allows remote attackers to make configuration changes by directly calling certain CGI programs, which do not restrict access.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0791?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0791?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0791 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-2001-0791 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0791 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppqc-x76v-9j38.