CVE-2007-4073: Medium severity Tincan Webbler Cms vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2007
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Updated

Webbler CMS before 3.1.6 does not properly restrict use of "mail a friend" forms, which allows remote attackers to send arbitrary amounts of forged e-mail. NOTE: this could be leveraged for spam or phishing attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tincan Webbler Cms<=3.1.4

Event History

Jul 30, 2007
CVE Published
05:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4073?

CVE-2007-4073 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows unauthorized use of 'mail a friend' forms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4073?

To fix CVE-2007-4073, upgrade Webbler CMS to version 3.1.6 or later to ensure proper restriction of the email functionality.

3

What impact does CVE-2007-4073 have on Webbler CMS?

CVE-2007-4073 allows attackers to send an arbitrary number of forged emails, which can be exploited for spam or phishing campaigns.

4

Is CVE-2007-4073 still a risk if I use a later version than 3.1.4?

No, using Webbler CMS version 3.1.6 or later mitigates the risk associated with CVE-2007-4073.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2007-4073 if I cannot upgrade?

If you cannot upgrade, consider disabling the 'mail a friend' feature temporarily to prevent potential abuse.

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