CVE-2012-6274 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files to the BigAnt IM Message Server without authentication, potentially compromising the server's integrity.
- 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-2012-6274?
CVE-2012-6274 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
BigAntSoft BigAnt IM Message Server does not require authentication for file uploading, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files under AntServer\DocData\Public via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6274?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bigantsoft Bigant Im Message Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6274?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6274 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-2012-6274 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6274 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwq6-rvjc-59gf.