CVE-2006-0686 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Feb 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create unauthorized administrative users in VHCS due to missing privilege checks in add_user.php.

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-2006-0686?

CVE-2006-0686 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

add_user.php in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 and earlier does not check user privileges when adding a new administrative user, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Virtual Hosting Control System Virtual Hosting Control System.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0686 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-2006-0686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rg3r-rg97-q5wq.