CVE-2008-6535 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions to change the administrative password in PayPal eStores via a direct request.
- 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-2008-6535?
CVE-2008-6535 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
admin/settings.php in PayPal eStores allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and change the administrative password via a direct request with a modified NewAdmin parameter.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6535?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paypalestores Paypal Estores.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6535?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6535 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-2008-6535 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6535 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6wpf-856x-3cxc.