CVE-2006-0947 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can create undeletable user accounts on Thomson SpeedTouch modems via unfiltered input, leading to persistent unauthorized access.
- 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-2006-0947?
CVE-2006-0947 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Thomson SpeedTouch modem running firmware 5.3.2.6.0 allows remote attackers to create users that cannot be deleted via scripting code in the "31" parameter in a NewUser function, which is not filtered by the modem when creating the account, but cannot be deleted by the administrator, possibly due to cleansing that occurs in the administrator interface.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thomson Speedtouch.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0947 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-2006-0947 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0947 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrv9-wv5m-pvjq.