CVE-2002-0579 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain administrator privileges by accessing an unprotected admin script without authentication.

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-2002-0579?

CVE-2002-0579 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as an Xpede administrator via a direct HTTP request to the /admin/adminproc.asp script, which does not prompt for a password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Workforceroi Xpede.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0579 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-2002-0579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6xr-c3q5-2cw3.