Poster version.two index.php Account Manipulation Privilege Escalation

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11629

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Synopsis

A remote web application can be reconfigured.

Description

The remote host is running 'poster version.two' a news posting system written in PHP.

There is a flaw in this version that allows new users to enter a specially crafted name that could allow them to gain administrative privileges on this installation.

Solution

None at this time - disable this CGI.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11629

File Name: poster_version_two.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 5/14/2003

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/14/2003

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0307