CVE-2002-1560

index.php in gBook 1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges by setting the login parameter to true

published September 1, 2004

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A single tweak to a login parameter is all it takes to gain full admin access! This vulnerability in gBook 1.4 offers attackers a surprisingly easy way to bypass authentication. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant where the doorman only checks if you're wearing shoes โ€” if you just say you're 'dressed up' at the entrance, you're in, regardless of your actual attire. This flaw allows attackers to walk in without any real credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to waltz right into the admin area and make unauthorized changes, access sensitive data, or even shut down the service completely. This could lead to chaos and a severe breach of security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the doorman only checks if you're wearing shoes โ€” if you just say you're 'dressed up' at the entrance, you're in, regardless of your actual attire. This flaw allows attackers to walk in without any real credentials. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication by simply setting the 'login' parameter to true in index.php of gBook 1.4, granting them administrative privileges without proper credentials.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to waltz right into the admin area and make unauthorized changes, access sensitive data, or even shut down the service completely. This could lead to chaos and a severe breach of security! To secure your system, immediately patch gBook to a newer version if available or disable the login parameter's manipulation. Review your configurations to add additional security measures against parameter tampering. You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can shore up your defenses and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10315 ยท 95.7th percentile
Published
2004-09-01T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 04:00Z
    index.php in gBook 1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges by setting the login parameter to true
    cvelistv5