CVE-2017-17794 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass intended access restrictions in BlogoText by exploiting an email address field validation flaw in the admin preferences.
- 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-2017-17794?
CVE-2017-17794 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
validate_form_preferences in admin/preferences.php in BlogoText through 3.7.6 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to an e-mail address field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blogotext Project Blogotext.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17794?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17794 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-2017-17794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g924-j772-wx37.