CVE-2002-0776 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can modify arbitrary user passwords and gain privileges by manipulating the username parameter in getuserdesc.asp.

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-2002-0776?

CVE-2002-0776 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

getuserdesc.asp in Hosting Controller 2002 allows remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users and gain privileges by modifying the username parameter, as addressed by the "UpdateUser" hot fix.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0776?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hosting Controller Hosting Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0776?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0776 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-2002-0776 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0776 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-44xj-f97g-hv56.