CVE-2005-4025 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileges by accessing the unprotected install.php script to create new user accounts.
- 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-2005-4025?
CVE-2005-4025 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Help Desk Reloaded Free Help Desk does not remove or protect install.php once installation is complete, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to install.php, then navigating to accountsetup.php and creating a new user.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4025?
How do I fix CVE-2005-4025?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4025 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-2005-4025 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4025 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4h9-78vf-qm6j.