CVE-2005-4529 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can impersonate other users in the Chatspot module for phpBB, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-4529?

CVE-2005-4529 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Chatspot 2.0.0a7 module for phpBB might allow remote attackers to impersonate other users via unknown vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chatspot Chatspot.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4529 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-2005-4529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v9gx-j636-r322.

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