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CVE-2005-0157

7.5 · HIGH

The confirm add-on in SmartList 3.15 and earlier allows attackers to subscribe arbitrary e-mail addresses by using a valid cookie that specifies an address other than the address for which the cook…

Published May 3, 2005smartlistEPSS 1.20%

Overview

CVE-2005-0157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smartlist smartlist. It was published on May 3, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The confirm add-on in SmartList 3.15 and earlier allows attackers to subscribe arbitrary e-mail addresses by using a valid cookie that specifies an address other than the address for which the cookie was assigned.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smartlist. Update smartlist to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
smartlistsmartlist0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0157?

CVE-2005-0157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smartlist smartlist. It was published on May 3, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0157?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0157?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smartlist. Update smartlist to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0157?

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