CVE-2003-1424: Medium severity Petitforum Petitforum vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

message.php in Petitforum does not properly authenticate users, which allows remote attackers to impersonate forum users via a modified connect cookie.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Petitforum Petitforum

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 20, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1424?

CVE-2003-1424 is considered to have a high severity rating due to the ease of exploitation and potential for user impersonation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1424?

To fix CVE-2003-1424, it is recommended to update Petitforum to the latest version that addresses the authentication vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1424?

Users of Petitforum who use message.php without proper security updates are affected by CVE-2003-1424.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2003-1424?

The implications of CVE-2003-1424 include unauthorized access to user accounts and potential misuse of forum features.

5

Is CVE-2003-1424 still a risk today?

While CVE-2003-1424 was reported in 2003, any instance of Petitforum using the vulnerable version remains at risk if not patched.

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