CVE-2011-2756 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read files from a specific directory without authentication due to missing authorization checks in the file download component.
- 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-2011-2756?
CVE-2011-2756 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FileDownload.jsp in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 before Build 8012 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read files from a specific directory via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2756?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Manageengine Servicedesk Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2756?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2756 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-2011-2756 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2756 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqv4-hj7r-xr74.