CVE-2007-2975 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via exposed DWR functionality in the Openfire admin console due to missing filter mappings.
- 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-2007-2975?
CVE-2007-2975 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The admin console in Ignite Realtime Openfire 3.3.0 and earlier (formerly Wildfire) does not properly specify a filter mapping in web.xml, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by accessing functionality that is exposed through DWR, as demonstrated using the downloader.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2975?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ignite Realtime Openfire.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2975 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-2007-2975 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2975 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxh3-p9rw-hjrr.