CVE-2008-6716 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access administrative functions without authentication due to missing checks in the admin home page.
- 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-2008-6716?
CVE-2008-6716 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
homeadmin/adminhome.php in Pre ADS Portal 2.0 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Preprojects Pre Ads Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6716 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-2008-6716 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6716 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qq8-xr5f-37c9.