CVE-2002-0008 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 Jan 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can spoof user comments or post bugs as other users by manipulating HTTP parameters, bypassing authentication checks.

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-2002-0008?

CVE-2002-0008 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla, published on 10 Jan 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Bugzilla before 2.14.1 allows remote attackers to (1) spoof a user comment via an HTTP request to process_bug.cgi using the "who" parameter, instead of the Bugzilla_login cookie, or (2) post a bug as another user by modifying the reporter parameter to enter_bug.cgi, which is passed to post_bug.cgi.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Bugzilla.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0008 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-2002-0008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xg4h-4wcx-6x7v.