CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6547

First published: Fri Dec 28 2007(Updated: )

RunCMS before 1.6.1 does not require entry of the old password during a password change, which allows context-dependent attackers to change passwords upon obtaining temporary access to a session.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Runcms<=1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6547?

    CVE-2007-6547 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6547?

    To fix CVE-2007-6547, upgrade to RunCMS version 1.6.1 or later which enforces old password verification.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-6547?

    CVE-2007-6547 affects users of RunCMS versions prior to 1.6.1.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-6547 enable?

    CVE-2007-6547 allows context-dependent attackers to change user passwords without entering the old password.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-6547?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2007-6547 include unauthorized access to user accounts and potential data breaches.

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