CVE-2002-0185 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by accessing indirectly imported modules through the mod_python publisher interface.

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-2002-0185?

CVE-2002-0185 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

mod_python version 2.7.6 and earlier allows a module indirectly imported by a published module to then be accessed via the publisher, which allows remote attackers to call possibly dangerous functions from the imported module.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0185?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Mod Python.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0185?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0185 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-2002-0185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4rv-mm84-59gg.