CVE-2005-1784 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can steal passwords and gain privileges by modifying the emailaddress parameter in the UserProfile.asp update action.
- 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-2005-1784?
CVE-2005-1784 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Hosting Controller 6.1 HotFix 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to steal passwords and gain privileges via a modified emailaddress parameter in an updateprofile action for UserProfile.asp.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1784?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hosting Controller Hosting Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1784?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1784 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-2005-1784 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1784 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j84x-2pm4-78g3.