CVE-2005-3005 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in Hesk helpdesk software by manipulating session IDs, gaining unauthorized admin access.

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-2005-3005?

CVE-2005-3005 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Helpdesk Software Hesk allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for (1) admin.php and (2) admin_main.php by modifying the PHPSESSID session ID parameter or cookie.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Helpdesk Software Hesk.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2005-3005 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3005 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhv7-255x-9335.

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