CVE-2009-2080 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access sensitive configuration data and change administrator passwords due to improper access restrictions in the admin interface.

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-2009-2080?

CVE-2009-2080 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin.php in MRCGIGUY The Ticket System 2.0 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive configuration information via the editconfig action or (2) change the administrator's password via the id parameter in an editop action.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mrcgiguy the Ticket System.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2080 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-2009-2080 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2080 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hwj-jpq2-j34p.

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