CVE-2006-0500 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access admin files directly to perform privileged actions due to insufficient access control in the web root.

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-2006-0500?

CVE-2006-0500 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MyCO Guestbook 1.0 stores the admin directory under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to perform unspecified privileged actions by directly accessing files via a URL.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0500?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Punctweb Myco Guestbook.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0500?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0500 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-2006-0500 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0500 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8c5-8hq3-g4xm.

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