CVE-2001-1188 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can send spam emails by manipulating hidden form fields in MAILTO server, bypassing intended restrictions.
- 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-2001-1188?
CVE-2001-1188 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mailto.exe in Brian Dorricott MAILTO 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to send SPAM e-mail through remote servers by modifying the sendto, email, server, subject, and resulturl hidden form fields.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1188?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Brian Dorricott Mailto.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1188?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1188 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-2001-1188 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1188 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wc45-wmxx-7883.