CVE-2009-2558 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can post news messages without authentication due to improper access restrictions in Admin News Tools.
- 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-2009-2558?
CVE-2009-2558 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
system/message.php in Admin News Tools 2.5 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to post news messages via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2558?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adminnewstools Admin News Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2558?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2558 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-2009-2558 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2558 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mg4r-6wqc-c2mf.