CVE-2009-4657 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can alter application settings without authentication by accessing the administrator package on port 32123.
- 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-2009-4657?
CVE-2009-4657 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The administrator package for Xerver 4.32 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to alter application settings by connecting to the application on port 32123, as demonstrated by setting the action option to wizardStep1.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4657?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Omidrouhani Xerver.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4657?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4657 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-2009-4657 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4657 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-47j8-3cwc-mhwg.