CVE-2004-1704 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain privileges by directly accessing an unprotected admin restore script in the WpQuiz plugin.

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-2004-1704?

CVE-2004-1704 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WpQuiz 2.60b1 through 2.60b8 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to adminrestore.php in the extras directory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1704?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wire Plastic Design Wpquiz.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1704?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1704 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-2004-1704 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1704 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g8qj-v5c9-523w.

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