CVE-2006-2896 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can change arbitrary user passwords by modifying the uid field in the Edit Profile action, leading to account takeover.
- 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-2006-2896?
CVE-2006-2896 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jun 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
profile.php in FunkBoard CF0.71 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords via a modified uid hidden form field in an Edit Profile action.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2896?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Funkboard Funkboard.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2896?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2896 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-2006-2896 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2896 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg2p-cfwm-2hhj.