Vulnerability Description
Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users to gain administrator privileges by adding themselves to the SITE_MGR group.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metadot | Metadot Portal Server | 5.5.2.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/1012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18137
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/287
- http://www.metadot.com/metadot/index.pl?iid=2632
- http://www.osvdb.org/22014
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420002/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15975Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3030
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23847
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/1012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18137
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/287
- http://www.metadot.com/metadot/index.pl?iid=2632
- http://www.osvdb.org/22014
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420002/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4458?
CVE-2005-4458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users...
How severe is CVE-2005-4458?
CVE-2005-4458 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metadot Metadot Portal Server.