CVE-2008-6870 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass security restrictions to access sensitive configuration and user data via direct requests to unprotected ASP files.
- 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-2008-6870?
CVE-2008-6870 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Merlix Educate Server allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) config.asp and (2) users.asp.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6870?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Merlix Educate Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6870?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6870 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-2008-6870 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6870 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4w3-fcmj-v59h.