VDB-70017 · CVE-2014-3781 · ID 126766

Dotclear 2.6.1/2.6.2 dcXmlRpc::setUser improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Dotclear 2.6.1/2.6.2 and classified as problematic. This affects the function dcXmlRpc::setUser. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-3781. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dotclear 2.6.1/2.6.2 (Blog Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function dcXmlRpc::setUser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The dcXmlRpc::setUser method in nc/core/class.dc.xmlrpc.php in Dotclear before 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password in an XML-RPC request.

The weakness was disclosed 06/11/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-3781 since 05/19/2014. 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.

Upgrading to version 2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA58675†). The entries VDB-69765 and VDB-70018 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Blog Software

Name

Dotclear

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 865906
OpenVAS Name: Dotclear Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Dotclear 2.6

Timelineinfo

05/19/2014 🔍
05/28/2014 +9 days 🔍
06/11/2014 +14 days 🔍
06/11/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +288 days 🔍
03/22/2022 +2553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 126766⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-3781 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3781
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70017
Secunia: 58675 - Dotclear Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/22/2022 14:51
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (57), 03/10/2019 15:50 (1), 03/22/2022 14:51 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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