CVE-2008-2920 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can create, modify, read, and delete files in the EZCMS File Manager without authentication due to missing access 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-2008-2920?

CVE-2008-2920 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin/filemanager/ (aka the File Manager) in EZTechhelp EZCMS 1.2 and earlier does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to create, modify, read, and delete files.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2920?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ezcms Eztechhelp Ezcms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2920?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2920 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-2008-2920 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2920 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3x6-8hwq-3mg4.

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