CVE-2003-0974 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can add users or IDS rules without authentication, leading to unauthorized access and configuration changes.
- 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-2003-0974?
CVE-2003-0974 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Applied Watch Command Center allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities without authentication, such as (1) add new users to a console, as demonstrated using appliedsnatch.c, or (2) add spurious IDS rules to sensors, as demonstrated using addrule.c.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Applied Watch Technologies Applied Watch Command Center.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0974 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-2003-0974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0974 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x29m-6pxm-hmh5.