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CVE-2005-4458

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified

CVE-2005-4458 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users to gain administrator privileges by adding themselves to the SITE_MGR group.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users to gain administrator privileges by adding themselves to the SITE_MGR group.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.5.2.1
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.4
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.4.1
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.4.2
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.4.3
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.5
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.5.1
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.5.2
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.5.3
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.5.3.1
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.5.4b5
MetadotMetadot Portal Server5.6.6
MetadotMetadot Portal Server6.4
MetadotMetadot Portal Server6.4.1
MetadotMetadot Portal Server6.4.2
MetadotMetadot Portal Server6.4.3
MetadotMetadot Portal Server6.4.4

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4458?
Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users to gain administrator privileges by adding themselves to the SITE_MGR group.
How severe is CVE-2005-4458?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4458 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4458?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST