CVE-2009-4674 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can change arbitrary passwords by modifying the user_id field in the admin panel, leading to account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4674?
CVE-2009-4674 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2010. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
admin/admin.php in Mole Group Sky Hunter Airline Ticket Sale Script and Bus Ticket Script allows remote attackers to change an arbitrary password via a modified user_id field.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4674?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mole-Group Bus Ticket Script, Mole-Group Sky Hunter Airline Ticket Sale Script.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4674?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4674 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-2009-4674 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4674 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4793-236p-3p73.