CVE-2007-4203 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 8 Aug 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can hijack user sessions in Mambo CMS by manipulating cookies, leading to unauthorized account access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-4203?

CVE-2007-4203 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Session fixation vulnerability in Mambo 4.6.2 CMS allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the Cookie parameter.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4203?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mambo Mambo Open Source.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4203?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4203 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2007-4203 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4203 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mg5-92j9-x9r9.