CVE-2006-4954 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify arbitrary user data, including passwords and permissions, due to missing authorization checks in the updateuser servlet.
- 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-2006-4954?
CVE-2006-4954 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The updateuser servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 does not validate the in_id parameter, which allows remote attackers to modify information of arbitrary users, as demonstrated by modifying (1) passwords and (2) permissions, (3) viewing profile settings, and (4) creating and (5) deleting users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4954?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Neosys Neon Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4954?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4954 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-2006-4954 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4954 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mc6-x498-8q9c.