CVE-2004-1438 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 13 Feb 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Authenticated users with write access can read unauthorized repository parts via svn copy in the mod_authz_svn Apache module.

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-2004-1438?

CVE-2004-1438 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The mod_authz_svn Apache module for Subversion 1.0.4-r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users, with write access to the repository, to read unauthorized parts of the repository via the svn copy command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Subversion Subversion.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1438?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2004-1438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1438, GHSA-w39v-wcwg-3989.