CVE-2008-3033

RSS-aggregator 1.0 does not require administrative authentication for the admin/fonctions/ directory, which allows remote attackers to access admin functions…

published July 7, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An admin directory is sitting wide open! With RSS-aggregator 1.0, attackers can access admin functions without a password — that's like leaving the keys to your car on the roof! 🚗💨 Think of it like a pizza restaurant where the manager's office door is left unlocked, and anyone can waltz in to change recipes, order supplies, or even close the shop early — chaos waiting to happen! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could potentially manipulate admin functions, alter settings, or disrupt services with no authentication barrier in place. The risk is significant since it opens the door to all sorts of mischief and possibly devastating consequences for users relying on the aggregator.

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza restaurant where the manager's office door is left unlocked, and anyone can waltz in to change recipes, order supplies, or even close the shop early — chaos waiting to happen! CVE-2008-3033 highlights a flaw in RSS-aggregator 1.0 where the admin/fonctions/ directory lacks authentication. This allows unauthorized access to admin functions, leaving various backend operations exposed.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could potentially manipulate admin functions, alter settings, or disrupt services with no authentication barrier in place. The risk is significant since it opens the door to all sorts of mischief and possibly devastating consequences for users relying on the aggregator. To safeguard against this vulnerability, ensure that access to the admin/fonctions/ directory requires proper authentication. Review user permissions and consider updating to a more recent version of the software that addresses this oversight. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your application and keep those pesky intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03014 · 87.2th percentile
Published
2008-07-07T18:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 18:20Z
    RSS-aggregator 1.0 does not require administrative authentication for the admin/fonctions/ directory, which allows remote attackers to access admin functions…
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