CVE-2005-1709 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can add licenses to Blue Coat Reporter due to missing authorization checks.

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-2005-1709?

CVE-2005-1709 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unknown vulnerability in Blue Coat Reporter before 7.1.2 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to add a license.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bluecoat Reporter.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1709 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-2005-1709 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1709 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9x4-h529-9mpg.

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