CVE-2008-6673 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to change admin passwords and modify site content in QuickerSite.

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-2008-6673?

CVE-2008-6673 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

asp/bs_login.asp in QuickerSite 1.8.5 does not properly restrict access to administrative functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) change the admin password via the cSaveAdminPW action; (2) modify site information, such as the contact address, via the saveAdmin; and (3) modify the site design via the saveDesign action.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6673?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quickersite Quickersite.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6673?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6673 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-2008-6673 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6673 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4935-w9qv-qjf6.

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