CVE-2008-5846: Medium severity Sixapart Movable Type vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2009
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Updated

Six Apart Movable Type (MT) before 4.23 allows remote authenticated users with create permission for posts to bypass intended access restrictions and publish posts via a "system-wide entry listing screen."

Affected Software

17 affected components
Sixapart Movable Type<=4.21
Sixapart Movable Type=3.0d
Sixapart Movable Type=3.1
Sixapart Movable Type=3.01d
Sixapart Movable Type=3.2
Sixapart Movable Type=3.3
Sixapart Movable Type=3.11
Sixapart Movable Type=3.12
Sixapart Movable Type=3.14
Sixapart Movable Type=3.15
Sixapart Movable Type=3.16
Sixapart Movable Type=3.17
Sixapart Movable Type=3.32
Sixapart Movable Type=3.33
Sixapart Movable Type=3.34
Sixapart Movable Type=3.35
Sixapart Movable Type=4.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Six Apart Movable Type to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.23

Event History

Jan 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5846?

CVE-2008-5846 is classified as a moderate vulnerability that allows authenticated users to publish posts outside their intended access permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5846?

To fix CVE-2008-5846, you should upgrade Movable Type to version 4.23 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5846?

CVE-2008-5846 affects users of Six Apart Movable Type versions prior to 4.23 and specific older versions such as 3.x.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5846?

CVE-2008-5846 is an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized publishing of posts.

5

Can CVE-2008-5846 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5846 can be exploited by remote authenticated users with certain permissions.

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