CVE-2004-2257 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can upload or delete images in phpMyFAQ without authorization by directly accessing the Image Manager.
- 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-2004-2257?
CVE-2004-2257 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq, published on 17 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the Image Manager to upload or delete images without authorization via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-425
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2257 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-2004-2257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-cg66-grw3-w6j2.