CVE-2008-7180 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary contacts in Telephone Directory 2008 by modifying the id parameter in a direct request.
- 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-2008-7180?
CVE-2008-7180 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
del_query1.php in Telephone Directory 2008 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary contacts via a direct request with a modified id variable.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7180?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rittwick Banerjee Telephone Directory 2008.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7180?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7180 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-2008-7180 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7180 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vxw4-fmf5-g4wv.