CVE-2005-4453

UserProfile.cs in Ultraapps Issue Manager before 2.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges by modifying the original (1)…

published December 21, 2005

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty user could flip the script! By modifying just a couple of parameters in the URL, they can snag admin powers on Ultraapps Issue Manager before version 2.1! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner cleverly switches their order to the chef's special without anyone checking their reservation. This sneaky maneuver allows them to access not just a meal, but the exclusive kitchen secrets! This vulnerability is a sneaky backdoor that enables authenticated users to elevate their privileges to that of an admin. If exploited, a rogue user could gain control over sensitive settings and data, potentially wreaking havoc on the entire system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner cleverly switches their order to the chef's special without anyone checking their reservation. This sneaky maneuver allows them to access not just a meal, but the exclusive kitchen secrets! This flaw in UserProfile.cs allows attackers to manipulate the p_User_user_id and User_user_id parameters in UserProfile.aspx, ultimately enabling them to change their password and assume admin privileges without due authorization.

What to do

This vulnerability is a sneaky backdoor that enables authenticated users to elevate their privileges to that of an admin. If exploited, a rogue user could gain control over sensitive settings and data, potentially wreaking havoc on the entire system! To safeguard against this vulnerability, upgrade Ultraapps Issue Manager to version 2.1 or later immediately. Additionally, ensure that parameter validation is implemented to prevent unauthorized manipulation of user IDs and sensitive fields. You got this! A quick update will have your system locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02891 · 86.7th percentile
Published
2005-12-21T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 11:00Z
    UserProfile.cs in Ultraapps Issue Manager before 2.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges by modifying the original (1)…
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