CVE-2002-1080 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to modify server configuration and gain privileges via direct requests to administration console files.

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-2002-1080?

CVE-2002-1080 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Administration console for Abyss Web Server 1.0.3 before Patch 2 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and modify server configuration via direct requests to CHL files such as (1) srvstatus.chl, (2) consport.chl, (3) general.chl, (4) srvparam.chl, and (5) advanced.chl.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1080 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-2002-1080 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1080 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8mv-ff7q-m847.

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