CVE-2004-0917 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access the unauthenticated diagnostic utility to obtain sensitive server information and perform unauthorized activities.
- 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-2004-0917?
CVE-2004-0917 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default installation of Vignette Application Portal installs the diagnostic utility without authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information, such as server and OS version, and conduct unauthorized activities via an HTTP request to /diag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vignette Application Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0917 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-2004-0917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cc4q-9gx5-5fg3.