CVE-2009-2328 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary accounts and execute SQL injection via the del_user_id parameter in admin/edit_user.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-2009-2328?

CVE-2009-2328 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin/edit_user.php in KerviNet Forum 1.1 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary accounts and conduct SQL injection attacks via the del_user_id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2328?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Max Kervin Kervinet Forum.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2328?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2328 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-2009-2328 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2328 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfx6-gjvm-grhg.

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