Mozilla Bugzilla 2.14.1 Comment process_bug.cgi reporter authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Bugzilla 2.14.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file process_bug.cgi of the component Comment Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument reporter can lead to authentication spoofing. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-0008. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Bugzilla 2.14.1 (Bug Tracking Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file process_bug.cgi of the component Comment Handler. The manipulation of the argument reporter with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Bugzilla before 2.14.1 allows remote attackers to (1) spoof a user comment via an HTTP request to process_bug.cgi using the "who" parameter, instead of the Bugzilla_login cookie, or (2) post a bug as another user by modifying the reporter parameter to enter_bug.cgi, which is passed to post_bug.cgi.

The weakness was published 01/31/2002 as Bug tp://ww as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10954 (Mozilla BugZilla Post_Bug.CGI Bug Report Spoofing Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.14.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2053.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7805), SecurityFocus (BID 3794†), OSVDB (5415†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-9323†). Similar entries are available at VDB-6937, VDB-6938, VDB-17919 and VDB-17921. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Bugzilla 2.14.1

Snort ID: 2053
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP Bugtraq process_bug.cgi access
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Timelineinfo

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01/31/2002 +87 days 🔍
01/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
10/03/2005 +1341 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3203 days 🔍
09/24/2025 +4092 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org

Advisory: Bug tp://ww
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0008 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0008
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17920
X-Force: 7805
SecurityFocus: 3794 - BugZilla Post_Bug.CGI Bug Report Spoofing Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5415 - Bugzilla enter_bug.cgi User Spoofing
Vulnerability Center: 9323 - Bugzilla <2.14.1 Bug Report and Comment Spoofing, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:36
Updated: 09/24/2025 00:12
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:36 (67), 06/09/2019 22:00 (3), 09/24/2025 00:12 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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