CVE-2001-1423 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain privileges in Advanced Poll by manipulating the logged_in parameter when using a flat file database.

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-2001-1423?

CVE-2001-1423 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Advanced Poll before 1.61, when using a flat file database, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the logged_in parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advanced Poll Advanced Poll.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1423 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-2001-1423 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1423 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7ww4-jxrx-jpg2.

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