CVE-2004-0708
First published: Wed Jul 21 2004(Updated: )
MoinMoin 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a user with the same name as an existing group that has higher privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Moin | <=1.2.1 | 1.2.2 |
| Mastodon | =1.1 | |
| Mastodon | =1.2 | |
| Mastodon | =1.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10568
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-09.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11807
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=948103&group_id=8482&atid=108482
- http://www.osvdb.org/6704
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16465
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0708
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7jrp-r6jx-32cw (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0708?
CVE-2004-0708 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0708?
To fix CVE-2004-0708, upgrade to MoinMoin version 1.2.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0708?
CVE-2004-0708 affects MoinMoin versions 1.2.1 and earlier, as well as version 1.1.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2004-0708 exploit?
CVE-2004-0708 exploits a design flaw that allows attackers to create a user with the same name as a higher-privileged group.
Is CVE-2004-0708 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2004-0708 can be easily exploited by remote attackers familiar with the MoinMoin user and group structure.
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