CVE-2006-0478 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files and perform privileged actions via direct requests to files.php in CRE Loaded installations using specific WYSIWYG editors.
- 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-2006-0478?
CVE-2006-0478 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CRE Loaded 6.15 allows remote attackers to perform privileged actions, including uploading and creating arbitrary files, via a direct request to files.php. NOTE: the vendor states "The initial announcement of this risk was made on our website... and it included a patch which will close the vulnerability on all known 6.0x and 6.1x releases. We strongly encourage users of CRE Loaded 6.x, osCMax, and other users of osCommerce who have installed HTMLArea based WYSIWYG editors and Admin Access with Levels to modify thier installations at the earliest possible moment."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0478?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cre Loaded Cre Loaded.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0478 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-2006-0478 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0478 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9323-r5qr-4g8x.