CVE-2005-1957 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read or delete arbitrary files by bypassing authentication checks in the File Upload Manager.
- 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-2005-1957?
CVE-2005-1957 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mtnpeak.net File Upload Manager does not properly check user authentication for certain actions, which allows remote attackers to provide a modified base64-encoded file parameter and (1) read arbitrary files via the "view" action or (2) delete arbitrary files via the del action.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adam Mmedici File Upload Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1957 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-2005-1957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m49j-rg37-rq32.