CVE-2017-17568 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive information by directly requesting the admin user activation script due to incorrect access control.
- 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-2017-17568?
CVE-2017-17568 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Scubez Posty Readymade Classifieds has Incorrect Access Control for visiting admin/user_activate_submit.php (aka the backend PHP script), which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scubez Posty Readymade Classifieds.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17568 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-2017-17568 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17568 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q6p-5c2h-f5h7.