CVE-2009-4874 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify comments in TalkBack due to missing access restrictions on the edit comment feature.
- 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-2009-4874?
CVE-2009-4874 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TalkBack 2.3.14 does not properly restrict access to the edit comment feature (comments.php), which allows remote attackers to modify comments.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4874?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scripts.oldguy Talkback.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4874?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4874 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-2009-4874 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4874 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4f4x-r49q-p83m.