CVE-2005-2320 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 19 Jul 2005 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can gain privileges by accessing an unprotected assistant edit page in WebCalendar.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-2320?

CVE-2005-2320 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebCalendar before 1.0.0 does not properly restrict access to assistant_edit.php, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2320?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webcalendar Webcalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2320?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2005-2320 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2320 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-766-1, GHSA-mcm8-xf94-x8qf.