CVE-2007-1178 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Feb 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

WebAPP fails to check access for administration and uploader features, allowing unauthorized users to perform privileged actions.

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-2007-1178?

CVE-2007-1178 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebAPP before 0.9.9.5 does not check access in certain contexts related to (1) Calendar Administration, (2) Instant Messages Administration, and (3) the Image Uploader, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Web-App.org Webapp.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1178 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-2007-1178 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1178 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rcgw-gwg5-jw6q.