CVE-2012-5299 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can edit, delete, and approve arbitrary guestbook messages without authentication due to missing authorization checks.
- 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-2012-5299?
CVE-2012-5299 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mavili Guestbook, as released in November 2007, allows remote attackers to edit, delete, and approve arbitrary messages via a direct request to (1) edit.asp, (2) delete.asp, or (3) approve.asp.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mavili Guestbook Project Mavili Guestbook.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5299 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-2012-5299 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5299 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69v6-39p3-jq6w.