CVE-2006-6469 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can access the PostgreSQL database on Xerox WorkCentre devices because the port is not blocked, potentially reading or modifying data.
- 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-2006-6469?
CVE-2006-6469 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.050.03.000, 13.x before 13.050.03.000, and 14.x before 14.050.03.000 do not block the postgres port (5432/tcp), which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, probably related to unauthorized connections to a PostgreSQL daemon.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6469?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xerox Workcentre.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6469?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6469 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-2006-6469 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6469 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx89-783c-prrh.