BtiTracker shoutbox security bypass
| btitracker-shoutbox-security-bypass (38417) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
BtiTracker could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper checking of user credentials by the shoutbox. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and post random shoutbox entries without having any valid user credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- MKPortal, BtiTracker 1.4.4 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of BtiTracker (1.4.5 or later), available from the SourceForge.net: Files. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- SourceForge.net: Files, BtiTracker - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: BtiTracker 1.4.5 at https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=552477.
- BID-26551: BtiTracker Multiple Input Validation and Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-5988: blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.
- SA27550: BtitTracker Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Nov 07, 2007
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