CVE-2008-7102 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass skin file restrictions to access privileged functionality in DotNetNuke via improper parameter validation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-7102?
CVE-2008-7102 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke, published on 27 Aug 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DotNetNuke 2.0 through 4.8.4 allows remote attackers to load .ascx files instead of skin files, and possibly access privileged functionality, via unknown vectors related to parameter validation.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7102?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7102?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7102 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-2008-7102 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-7102 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-mqhv-8fhf-vpwr.