CVE-2005-2257 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can modify arbitrary profiles and gain privileges by manipulating the author_id parameter in the saveProfile function.

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-2005-2257?

CVE-2005-2257 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The saveProfile function in PhpSlash 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary profiles and gain privileges by modifying the author_id parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2257?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpslash Phpslash.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2257 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-2005-2257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-82xp-mp67-7f8p.