CVE-2009-4091 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can edit or delete comments in Simplog without authentication due to missing access restrictions in comments.php.
- 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-2009-4091?
CVE-2009-4091 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
comments.php in Simplog 0.9.3.2, and possibly earlier, does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to edit or delete comments via the (1) edit or (2) del action.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4091?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplog Simplog.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4091?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4091 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-2009-4091 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4091 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wrv-rqg2-m3fr.