CVE-2005-4174 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access installation and upgrade scripts to perform unauthorized operations due to missing access controls.
- 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-2005-4174?
CVE-2005-4174 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
eFiction 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0, in unspecified environments, might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations by directly accessing (1) install.php or (2) upgrade.php. NOTE: it is unclear whether this is a vulnerability in eFiction itself or the result of incorrect system administration practices, e.g. by not removing utility scripts once they have been used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4174?
How do I fix CVE-2005-4174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4174 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-2005-4174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-92v9-v65f-f4q8.