VDB-53097 · CVE-2009-4851 · SA37274

XOOPS up to 2.0.x Profiles activate.php resend access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in XOOPS up to 2.0.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function resend of the file activate.php of the component Profiles. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-4851. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XOOPS up to 2.0.x (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function resend of the file activate.php of the component Profiles. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The activation resend function in the Profiles module in XOOPS before 2.4.1 sends activation codes in response to arbitrary activation requests, which allows remote attackers to bypass administrative approval via a request involving activate.php.

The weakness was disclosed 05/07/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared at xoops.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-4851 since 05/07/2010. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:activate.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.0.5 Rc eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA37274†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800777
OpenVAS Name: XOOPS Profiles Module Activation Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XOOPS 2.0.5 Rc

Timelineinfo

11/16/2009 🔍
05/07/2010 +172 days 🔍
05/07/2010 +0 days 🔍
05/07/2010 +0 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1777 days 🔍
01/30/2019 +1413 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xoops.org
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2009-4851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53097
Secunia: 37274 - XOOPS Profile Activation Security Bypass, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2009-3256

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 01/30/2019 09:26
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (55), 01/30/2019 09:26 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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