CVE-2007-5988 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Nov 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users in BtiTracker due to missing user account verification.

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-2007-5988?

CVE-2007-5988 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.

Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-264, CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bti-Tracker Bti-Tracker.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5988 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-2007-5988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx9r-q6w5-g4wc.