phpMyChat user authentication bypass

phpmychat-user-auth-bypass (24800) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

phpMyChat could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized user or administrative access to the chat system. By entering identical information into the userid and password fields, a remote attacker could bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the chat rooms.

Platforms Affected:

  • phpHeaven.net, phpMyChat 0.14.5

Remedy:

No remedy available as of August 16, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Feb 20, 2006

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