CVE-2004-0041 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can bypass account expiration restrictions in the mod_auth_shadow module, allowing continued access to protected resources.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2004-0041?

CVE-2004-0041 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2004. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The mod_auth_shadow module 1.4 and earlier does not properly enforce the expiration of a user account and password, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0041?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mod Auth Shadow Mod Auth Shadow.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0041?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2004-0041 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0041 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-421, GHSA-6f2v-whrw-9jm4.

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