CVE-2006-4155 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 16 Aug 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access posts outside the intended topic in Invision Power Board due to missing authorization checks in threaded view mode.

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-2006-4155?

CVE-2006-4155 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in func_topic_threaded.php (aka threaded view mode) in Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.7 21013.60810.s allows remote attackers to "access posts outside the topic."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4155?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invision Power Services Invision Power Board.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4155?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4155 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-2006-4155 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4155 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vc87-8c3h-96rm.