CVE-2007-5644 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can perform unauthorized sort operations in Vanilla forum software due to missing admin privilege checks on specific AJAX endpoints.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5644?
CVE-2007-5644 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Lussumo Vanilla 1.1.3 and earlier does not require admin privileges for (1) ajax/sortcategories.php and (2) ajax/sortroles.php, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized sort operations and other activities.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5644?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lussumo Vanilla.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5644?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5644 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-2007-5644 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5644 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8w6q-f674-974j.