CVE-2009-4222 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access the admin control panel without authentication due to missing authorization checks in phpBazar.

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-2009-4222?

CVE-2009-4222 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

phpBazar 2.1.1fix and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/admin.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the admin control panel via a direct request.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartisoft Phpbazar.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4222 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-2009-4222 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4222 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vggw-gw2v-q5j8.

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