CVE-2006-5630 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Oct 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can delete or create arbitrary forum virtual directories by manipulating parameters in specific ASP scripts.

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-2006-5630?

CVE-2006-5630 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hosting Controller 6.1 before Hotfix 3.3 allows remote attackers to (1) delete the virtual directory of an arbitrary site via a modified ForumID parameter in a disableforum action in DisableForum.asp and (2) create an arbitrary forum virtual directory via an empty ForumID parameter in an enableforum action in EnableForum.asp.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5630?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hosting Controller Hosting Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5630?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5630 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-2006-5630 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5630 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxxp-2h28-vm64.