CVE-2004-0533 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Authenticated users can delete arbitrary server files due to client-side only access controls in Business Objects WebIntelligence.

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-2004-0533?

CVE-2004-0533 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Business Objects WebIntelligence 2.7.0 through 2.7.4 only enforces access controls on the client, which allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files on the server via a crafted delete request using the InfoView web client.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0533?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Businessobjects Infoview, Businessobjects Webintelligence.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0533?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0533 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-2004-0533 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0533 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jjmg-v3gx-g9v9.

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