CVE-2007-4494 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can send spam via the tipafriend function due to missing access controls for anonymous users in eZ Publish.

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-2007-4494?

CVE-2007-4494 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The tipafriend function in eZ publish before 3.8.9, and 3.9 before 3.9.3, does not limit access by anonymous users, which allows remote attackers to conduct spam attacks.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4494?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ez Ez Publish.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4494?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4494 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-2007-4494 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4494 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hm88-4c8q-7h3p.

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