CVE-2007-2715 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can change arbitrary usernames and passwords in Snaps! Gallery by exploiting missing authorization checks in the admin user editing interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-2715?

CVE-2007-2715 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2007. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Admin/users.php in Snaps! Gallery 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary usernames and passwords via the (1) username, or the (2) password and password2 parameters in an edit action.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2715?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Snaps Gallery Snaps Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2715?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2715 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-2007-2715 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2715 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fr3w-j4xg-gwmq.

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