CVE-2006-6973 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access administrative functions and delete the database without authentication due to missing authorization checks in DeskPRO.
- 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-2006-6973?
CVE-2006-6973 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Headstart Solutions DeskPRO does not require authentication for certain files and directories associated with administrative activities, which allows remote attackers to (1) reinstall the application via a direct request for install/index.php; (2) delete the database via a do=delete_database QUERY_STRING to a renamed copy of install/index.php; or access the administration system, after guessing a filename, via a direct request for a file in (3) admin/ or (4) tech/.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Headstart Solutions Deskpro.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6973 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-2006-6973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8p6-4mx2-p4q4.