CVE-2014-4170

A Privilege Escalation Vulnerability exists in Free Reprintables ArticleFR 11.06.2014 due to insufficient access restrictions in the data.php script, which…

published February 13, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky lack of access restrictions could pave the way for attackers! In Free Reprintables ArticleFR, a remote user might just waltz in through data.php and mess with your database. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant where anyone can stroll into the kitchen and reorder the menu without anyone batting an eye. Just as an unmonitored kitchen can lead to chaos, this vulnerability could let unauthorized users tamper with your sensitive data. If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges to read, modify, or even delete critical database information. This could lead to unauthorized access, data loss, or even a complete compromise of your system's integrity. It's more than just a mess in your kitchen—it’s a potential recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant where anyone can stroll into the kitchen and reorder the menu without anyone batting an eye. Just as an unmonitored kitchen can lead to chaos, this vulnerability could let unauthorized users tamper with your sensitive data. The vulnerability in Free Reprintables ArticleFR stems from insufficient access controls in the data.php script, allowing unauthorized remote users to interact with the database without proper checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges to read, modify, or even delete critical database information. This could lead to unauthorized access, data loss, or even a complete compromise of your system's integrity. It's more than just a mess in your kitchen—it’s a potential recipe for disaster! To safeguard against this vulnerability, implement strict access controls and validate user permissions in the data.php script. Ensure that only authorized users can perform actions related to database modifications and consider applying any available updates or patches from the vendor. You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your system like a pro. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14484 · 96.6th percentile
Published
2020-02-13T18:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 18:47Z
    A Privilege Escalation Vulnerability exists in Free Reprintables ArticleFR 11.06.2014 due to insufficient access restrictions in the data.php script, which…
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