VDB-95033 · CVE-2016-7903 · BID 93439

DotClear up to 2.10.2 HTTP Host access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in DotClear up to 2.10.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Host Handler. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-7903. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in DotClear up to 2.10.2 (Blog Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component HTTP Host Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dotclear before 2.10.3, when the Host header is not part of the web server routing process, allows remote attackers to modify the password reset address link via the HTTP Host header.

The bug was discovered 01/04/2017. The weakness was presented 01/04/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-7903 since 09/09/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.10.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93439†). See VDB-95032 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DotClear 2.10.3

Timelineinfo

09/09/2016 🔍
10/05/2016 +26 days 🔍
01/04/2017 +91 days 🔍
01/04/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/04/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/14/2020 +1286 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-7903 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7903
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95033
SecurityFocus: 93439 - Dotclear 'admin/auth.php' Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-7903 - Dotclear - Spoofing Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/05/2017 12:57
Updated: 07/14/2020 17:00
Changes: 01/05/2017 12:57 (58), 07/14/2020 17:00 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:EC4:103

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

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