CVE-2011-0466 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass write-access restrictions to modify packages or projects in the SUSE openSUSE Build Service API.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-0466?

CVE-2011-0466 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The API in SUSE openSUSE Build Service (OBS) 2.0.x before 2.0.8 and 2.1.x before 2.1.6 allows attackers to bypass intended write-access restrictions and modify a (1) package or (2) project via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0466?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Opensuse Build Service.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0466?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0466 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-2011-0466 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0466 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gmcg-gm76-mg42.

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