CVE-2005-2489 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can create arbitrary accounts and gain privileges by directly accessing an unprotected administrative script in the Web Content Management News System.
- 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-2005-2489?
CVE-2005-2489 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Web Content Management News System allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts and gain privileges via a direct request to Admin/Users/AddModifyInput.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web Content Management Web Content Management News System.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2489 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-2005-2489 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2489 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m98p-4vj4-j8f9.