CVE-2007-6690 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

The Gallery Remote module fails to check permissions for certain commands, allowing unauthorized actions with unknown impact.

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-2007-6690?

CVE-2007-6690 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Gallery Remote module in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not check permissions for unspecified GR commands, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6690?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Menalto Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6690?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6690 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-2007-6690 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6690 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2v58-j944-cmgg.