Vulnerability Description
The (1) reports API and (2) administration feature in the comments API in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 do not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate reports and organize comments via API functions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ushahidi | Ushahidi Platform | <= 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/09/5
- https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web/commit/13ca6f4ExploitPatch
- https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web/commit/f67f4adPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/09/5
- https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web/commit/13ca6f4ExploitPatch
- https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web/commit/f67f4adPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3473?
CVE-2012-3473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The (1) reports API and (2) administration feature in the comments API in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 do not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate reports and organize...
How severe is CVE-2012-3473?
CVE-2012-3473 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform.