Teekai Forum 1.2 Cookie valid_level improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Teekai Forum 1.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Cookie Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument valid_level as part of admin can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-2054. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Teekai Forum 1.2 (Forum Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Cookie Handler. The manipulation of the argument valid_level as part of a admin leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

TeeKai Forum 1.2 allows remote attackers to authenticate as the administrator and and gain privileged web forum access by setting the valid_level cookie to admin.

The bug was discovered 06/03/2002. The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2054 since 07/14/2005. 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 vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 211 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10708 (Teekai's Forum Cookie Manipulation Account Compromise Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9285), SecurityFocus (BID 4925†), OSVDB (4162†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-13572†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-19699 and VDB-19698. 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: 7.3

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Remote: Yes

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12/31/2002 +211 days 🔍
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07/14/2005 +926 days 🔍
12/24/2006 +528 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +2781 days 🔍
08/30/2025 +4043 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2054 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2054
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19696
X-Force: 9285
SecurityFocus: 4925 - Teekai's Forum Cookie Manipulation Account Compromise Vulnerability
OSVDB: 4162 - Teekai's - Forum - Cookie Manipulation - Account Compromise Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 13572 - TeeKai Administrator Authentication Bypass via Cookie Modification, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 12:07
Updated: 08/30/2025 20:33
Changes: 08/05/2014 12:07 (60), 07/12/2019 16:13 (4), 08/30/2025 20:33 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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