CVE-2008-4427 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can change arbitrary passwords in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager due to missing administrative authentication checks.

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-2008-4427?

CVE-2008-4427 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

changepassword.php in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager (pPIM) 1.0 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4427?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phlatline Personal Information Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4427?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4427 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-2008-4427 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4427 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-42mc-fjx6-gh46.