CVE-2006-5597 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can add or modify arbitrary user accounts in MiniHTTP Web Forum by manipulating specific parameters without authentication.
- 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-2006-5597?
CVE-2006-5597 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
join.asp in MiniHTTP Web Forum & File Server PowerPack 4.0 allows remote attackers to add or modify arbitrary user accounts via modified (1) frmMailBox and (2) frmUserPass parameters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5597?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minihttp Web Forum File Sharing Sever Powerpack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5597?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5597 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-2006-5597 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5597 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vcr-vjpj-p33c.