CVE-2005-1059 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can change the administrator password without authentication, leading to full device compromise.
- 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-2005-1059?
CVE-2005-1059 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linksys WET11 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to change the password without providing the original password via the data parameter to changepw.html.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1059?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linksys Wet11.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1059?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1059 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-2005-1059 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1059 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5294-7r6c-hj6h.