CVE-2009-2960 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify usernames and passwords by directly accessing an unprotected page, leading to account takeover.
- 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-2009-2960?
CVE-2009-2960 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CuteFlow 2.10.3 and 2.11.0_c does not properly restrict access to pages/edituser.php, which allows remote attackers to modify usernames and passwords via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2960?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cuteflow Cuteflow.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2960?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2960 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-2009-2960 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2960 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mfxg-gv98-v84v.