CVE-2008-7056 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 24 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can download the entire database by directly accessing an unprotected admin panel script in BandSite CMS.

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-2008-7056?

CVE-2008-7056 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BandSite CMS 1.1.4 does not perform access control for adminpanel/phpmydump.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain copies of the database via a direct request.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7056?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Grayscalecms Bandsite Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7056?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7056 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-2008-7056 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7056 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99j4-643v-27p9.