CVE-2007-6690

The Gallery Remote module in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not check permissions for unspecified GR commands, which has unknown impact and attack vectors

published January 17, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing permission check in the Gallery Remote module can leave your Menalto Gallery wide open, like a gallery with no security! Imagine an art gallery where visitors can walk in and rearrange the exhibits without any oversight — that's how this flaw behaves. Without proper checks, someone could potentially manipulate GR commands and impact your gallery's integrity. While the specific attack vectors and impacts remain unspecified, the fact is, unauthorized access could lead to unexpected changes or disruptions in how your gallery functions. This could leave your users confused and your data at risk!

Put simply

Imagine an art gallery where visitors can walk in and rearrange the exhibits without any oversight — that's how this flaw behaves. Without proper checks, someone could potentially manipulate GR commands and impact your gallery's integrity. The vulnerability in the Gallery Remote module allows unauthorized execution of GR commands due to a lack of permission checks, essentially bypassing safeguards meant to protect sensitive operations.

What to do

While the specific attack vectors and impacts remain unspecified, the fact is, unauthorized access could lead to unexpected changes or disruptions in how your gallery functions. This could leave your users confused and your data at risk! To safeguard your Menalto Gallery, make sure to upgrade to version 2.2.4 or later, where this issue has been addressed. Additionally, consider reviewing your permissions and access controls for all modules to prevent potential misuse. You've got this! With these steps, you'll tighten up your gallery's security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01566 · 75.1th percentile
Published
2008-01-17T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JAN 01:00Z
    The Gallery Remote module in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not check permissions for unspecified GR commands, which has unknown impact and attack vectors
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