CVE-2008-0403 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read and modify router configuration without authentication due to missing access controls on SaveCfgFile.cgi.
- 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-2008-0403?
CVE-2008-0403 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web server in Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 does not require authentication for SaveCfgFile.cgi, which allows remote attackers to read and modify configuration via a direct request to SaveCfgFile.cgi.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0403?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Belkin F5d9230-4.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0403?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0403 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-2008-0403 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0403 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6hjr-3r96-ph8v.