CVE-2002-0589 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can change the administrative password and gain privileges by directly calling ch_info.php with specific parameters.
- 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-2002-0589?
CVE-2002-0589 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
PVote before 1.9 allows remote attackers to change the administrative password and gain privileges by directly calling ch_info.php with the newpass and confirm parameters both set to the new password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0589?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Steve Korbett Pvote.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0589 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-2002-0589 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0589 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f2r-xhjm-7w7f.