CVE-2003-1212 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authorization controls by modifying hidden form fields to perform unauthorized actions in MaxWebPortal.
- 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-2003-1212?
CVE-2003-1212 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MaxWebPortal 1.30 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions by modifying hidden form fields, such as the (1) news, (2) lock, or (3) allmem fields in the 'start new topic' HTML page.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1212?
How do I fix CVE-2003-1212?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1212 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-2003-1212 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1212 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj4h-27m9-3662.