CVE-2005-1284 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can create arbitrary accounts in Argosoft Mail Server Pro by bypassing web interface restrictions via direct HTTP POST requests.

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-2005-1284?

CVE-2005-1284 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The addnew script in Argosoft Mail Server Pro 1.8.7.6 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts, even if "Allow Creation of Accounts From the Web Interface" is disabled, via a direct HTTP POST request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1284?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argosoft Argosoft Mail Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1284 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-2005-1284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4c8h-qwf9-6p7g.

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