CVE-2008-7117 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 28 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can modify arbitrary CSS files in WeBid auction script, potentially enabling cross-site scripting attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-7117?

CVE-2008-7117 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

eledicss.php in WeBid auction script 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary cascading style sheets (CSS) files via a certain request with the file parameter set to style.css. NOTE: this can probably be leveraged for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7117?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webidsupport Webid.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7117?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7117 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-2008-7117 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7117 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c75h-rhcm-hwwr.