PHPGroupWare ACL_Check Vulnerability

BID:12237

Info

PHPGroupWare ACL_Check Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 12237
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 13 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 13 2004 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery of this vulnerability is credited to Caeies.
Vulnerable: PHPGroupWare PHPGroupWare 0.9.16 RC2
PHPGroupWare PHPGroupWare 0.9.16 RC1
Not Vulnerable: PHPGroupWare PHPGroupWare 0.9.16 RC3

Discussion

PHPGroupWare ACL_Check Vulnerability

phpGroupWare is reportedly affected by a vulnerability with regards to the 'acl_check' function. This issue is present because the function always returns true. This would presumably bypass the access control lists present in the application.

It is reported that phpGroupWare 0.9.16RC2 is vulnerable; earlier versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

PHPGroupWare ACL_Check Vulnerability

No exploit is required.

Solution / Fix

PHPGroupWare ACL_Check Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has reportedly addressed this issue is phpGroupWare 0.9.16RC3 and later.


PHPGroupWare PHPGroupWare 0.9.16 RC2

PHPGroupWare PHPGroupWare 0.9.16 RC1

References

PHPGroupWare ACL_Check Vulnerability

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