CVE-2007-3630 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

Remote attackers can change arbitrary user passwords without authentication due to missing authorization checks in the password change script.

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-2007-3630?

CVE-2007-3630 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

changePW.php in AV Tutorial Script (avtutorial) 1.0 does not require authentication or knowledge of an old password for password changes, which allows remote attackers to change passwords for arbitrary users via a modified password parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3630?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Av Scripts Av Tutorial Script.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3630?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3630 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-2007-3630 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3630 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-86w8-6xgq-q96x.

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