CVE-2004-1968 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary messages in OpenBB by modifying the ID parameter, exposing private forum data.
- 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-2004-1968?
CVE-2004-1968 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The readmsg action in myhome.php in Open Bulletin Board (OpenBB) 1.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary messages by modifying the id parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1968?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openbb Openbb.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1968 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-2004-1968 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1968 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm94-gcw3-hgpv.