CVE-2005-3661 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can reset credentials and modify configuration or firmware on Dell TrueMobile routers by accessing a specific CGI script without authentication.
- 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-2005-3661?
CVE-2005-3661 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router running firmware 3.0.0.8 and 5.1.1.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to reset authentication credentials, then change configuration or firmware, via a direct request to apply.cgi with the Page parameter set to adv_password.asp.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3661?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Truemobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3661?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3661 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-2005-3661 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3661 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3f2-rw84-q562.