CVE-2005-2286 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Jul 2005 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized privileges by directly accessing resources due to improper authorization checks in WebEOC.

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-2005-2286?

CVE-2005-2286 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to a resource.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2286?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Esi Products Webeoc.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2286?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2286 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-2005-2286 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2286 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4x3-7f33-w4j5.