CVE-2005-1452 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 3 May 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Chief users can hide plugins installed by other users, bypassing intended visibility controls in Serendipity.

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-2005-1452?

CVE-2005-1452 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in S9y Serendipity, published on 3 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Serendipity before 0.8 allows Chief users to "hide plugins installed by other users."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1452?

It affects 1 product.

Products include S9y Serendipity.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1452?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1452 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-2005-1452 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1452 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6pw-7wcm-h3xx.