CVE-2016-1178 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 12 Apr 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can obtain or modify sensitive data in a-blog cms due to improper session management in the comment functionality.

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-2016-1178?

CVE-2016-1178 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The session management of the comment functionality in appleple a-blog cms 2.6.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain or modify sensitive data via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Appleple A-Blog Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1178 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-2016-1178 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1178 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5ph-ggj2-h2cq.