CVE-2002-1481 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code or cause denial of service by modifying configuration files via an unauthenticated endpoint in phpGB.
- 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-2002-1481?
CVE-2002-1481 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
savesettings.php in phpGB 1.20 and earlier does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary PHP code by using savesettings.php to modify config.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpgb Phpgb.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1481 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-2002-1481 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1481 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmf5-722w-w2h8.