CVE-2009-1665 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary user accounts by manipulating the userid parameter in myaccount.php without authentication.
- 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-2009-1665?
CVE-2009-1665 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
myaccount.php in Easy Scripts Answer and Question Script allows remote attackers to remove arbitrary user accounts via a modified userid parameter without specifying any additional fields.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1665?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Easy-Scripts Answer and Question Script.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1665?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1665 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-2009-1665 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1665 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c882-ghp7-6p5x.