CVE-2005-4851 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 6 Jul 2007 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Authenticated users can bypass node-level permissions to read embedded objects in XML fields within eZ publish.

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-2005-4851?

CVE-2005-4851 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

eZ publish 3.4.4 through 3.7 before 20050722 applies certain permissions on the node level, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the original permissions on embedded objects in XML fields and read these objects.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ez Ez Publish.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4851 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-2005-4851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4v3v-2c52-v3v9.