CVE-2005-2600 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 17 Aug 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read private forum posts by modifying the mid parameter when Tree View is enabled in FUDForum.

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-2005-2600?

CVE-2005-2600 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FUDForum 2.6.15 with "Tree View" enabled, as used in other products such as phpgroupware and egroupware, allows remote attackers to read private posts via a modified mid parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2600?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ilia Alshanetsky Fudforum.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2600?

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-2005-2600 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2600 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j74p-362c-vrf2.