PT-2008-6637 · Scssboard · Scssboard

Inphex · Published 2008-12-15 · Updated 2017-09-29 · CVE-2008-5576

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions sCssBoard versions 1.0 through 1.12

Description The issue allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access. This is achieved by providing a large value of the current user[users level] parameter in the "admin/forums.php" endpoint.

Recommendations For sCssBoard versions 1.0 through 1.12, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "admin/forums.php" endpoint until a patch is available. Avoid using the current user[users level] parameter in this endpoint to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.

Exploit

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-5576

Affected Products

Scssboard

References · 4

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/5149 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5576 · Security Note
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4739 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47456 · Note