Steve Korbett PVote 1.0/1.0a/1.0b/1.5 ch_info.php newpass/confirm privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Steve Korbett PVote 1.0/1.0a/1.0b/1.5. This affects an unknown function of the file ch_info.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument newpass/confirm can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-0589. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Steve Korbett PVote 1.0/1.0a/1.0b/1.5. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file ch_info.php. The manipulation of the argument newpass/confirm with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PVote before 1.9 allows remote attackers to change the administrative password and gain privileges by directly calling ch_info.php with the newpass and confirm parameters both set to the new password.

The bug was discovered 04/18/2002. The weakness was presented 06/18/2002 by NetWin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0589. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 61 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:ch_info.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10615 (PVote Unauthorized Administrative Password Change Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8878), Exploit-DB (21397), SecurityFocus (BID 4541†), OSVDB (14425†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6393†). See VDB-18267 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PVote 1.9

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: NetWin
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0589 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0589
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18268
X-Force: 8878
SecurityFocus: 4541 - PVote Unauthorized Administrative Password Change Vulnerability
OSVDB: 14425 - PVote - Unauthorized Administrative Password Change Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6393 - Pvote <= 1.5 Allows Gaining Privileges via ch_info.php, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:10
Updated: 09/15/2025 04:18
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:10 (62), 06/03/2019 18:34 (4), 01/27/2025 02:11 (27), 09/15/2025 04:18 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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