CVE-2017-15205 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

An authenticated user can bypass access controls to download attachments from private projects belonging to other users.

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-2017-15205?

CVE-2017-15205 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Kanboard before 1.0.47, by altering form data, an authenticated user can download attachments from a private project of another user.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15205?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kanboard Kanboard.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15205 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-2017-15205 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15205 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4cmg-c87q-55jx.

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