CVE-2008-2724 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass password protection on non-album items in Menalto Gallery, accessing restricted content without authorization.

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-2008-2724?

CVE-2008-2724 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Menalto Gallery before 2.2.5 does not enforce permissions for non-album items that have been protected by a password, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2724?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Menalto Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2724?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2724 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-2008-2724 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2724 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-58jw-fvhj-42v3.

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