CVE-2004-2198 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can change arbitrary user passwords by modifying a parameter, leading to account takeover.
- 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-2004-2198?
CVE-2004-2198 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
account.asp in DUware DUclassmate 1.0 through 1.1 allows remote attackers to change the passwords for arbitrary users by modifying the MM_recordId parameter on the "My Account" page.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2198?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Duware Duclassmate.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2198?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2198 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-2004-2198 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2198 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppq9-7r27-4m7g.