CVE-2017-15235 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published 11 Oct 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to download files in Horde Groupware by crafting a specific filename parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-15235?

CVE-2017-15235 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The File Manager (gollem) module 3.0.11 in Horde Groupware 5.2.21 allows remote attackers to bypass Horde authentication for file downloads via a crafted fn parameter that corresponds to the exact filename.

Weakness: CWE-425

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Horde Groupware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15235?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-15235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-15235, DLA-2352-1, GHSA-h443-49fc-9w7v.