CVE-2009-0588 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 27 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated agents can approve certificate requests for arbitrary groups by modifying the request ID, bypassing intended authorization controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-0588?

CVE-2009-0588 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

agent/request/op.cgi in the Registration Authority (RA) component in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) 7.3 and Dogtag Certificate System allows remote authenticated users to approve certificate requests queued for arbitrary agent groups via a modified request ID field.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0588?

It affects 2 products.

Linux distribution packages (1)

rhpki-ra Red Hat:certificate_system:7.3 All versions 0:7.3.0-69.el4

Products include Redhat Certificate System, Redhat Dogtag Certificate System.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0588?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2009-0588 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0588 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q6c-cq42-3qq7, RHSA-2009:1065.