CVE-2008-2294 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can gain administrative privileges by directly accessing useradded.php with a modified username, bypassing authentication controls.
- 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-2008-2294?
CVE-2008-2294 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Pet Grooming Management System 2.0 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to useradded.php with a modified user name for "admin."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2294?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mreaves Pet Grooming Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2294 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-2008-2294 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2294 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpvv-7mvp-82fr.