CVE-2005-3435
9.8 · CRITICALadmin_news.php in Archilles Newsworld up to 1.3.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication by obtaining the password hash for another user, for example through another Newsworld vulnerability, and…
Overview
CVE-2005-3435 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting archilles newsworld. It was published on November 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
admin_news.php in Archilles Newsworld up to 1.3.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication by obtaining the password hash for another user, for example through another Newsworld vulnerability, and specifying the hash in the pwd argument.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from archilles. Update newsworld 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| archilles | newsworld | 0 | Affected |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2005-3435?
CVE-2005-3435 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting archilles newsworld. It was published on November 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2005-3435?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3435?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from archilles. Update newsworld 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-2005-3435?
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