CVE-2008-6815 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access database backups without authentication due to missing authorization checks in the download script.
- 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-2008-6815?
CVE-2008-6815 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mykdownload.php in MyKtools 2.4 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to read a database backup by making a direct request, and then sending an unspecified request to the download page for the backup.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6815?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Myktools Myktools.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6815?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6815 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-2008-6815 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6815 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch53-6vvw-hvmw.