CVE-2008-0466 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can list directories and read files without authentication due to missing authorization checks in the file browser.
- 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-2008-0466?
CVE-2008-0466 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz Newspad 1.02, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list directories and read files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for listings outside the configured directory tree by exploiting a separate directory traversal vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0466?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Webwiz Web Wiz Forums, Webwiz Web Wiz Newspad, Webwiz Web Wiz Rich Text Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0466?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0466 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-2008-0466 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0466 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxjq-q2r2-ccg4.