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CVE-2007-2849

10.0 · HIGH

KnowledgeTree Document Management (aka KnowledgeTree Open Source) before STABLE 3.3.7 does not require a password for an unregistered user, when the user exists in Active Directory, which allows re…

Published May 24, 2007knowledgetree_document_managementEPSS 2.71%

Overview

CVE-2007-2849 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting knowledgetree_document_management knowledgetree_document_management. It was published on May 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

KnowledgeTree Document Management (aka KnowledgeTree Open Source) before STABLE 3.3.7 does not require a password for an unregistered user, when the user exists in Active Directory, which allows remote attackers to log onto KTDMS without the intended authorization check.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from knowledgetree_document_management. Update knowledgetree_document_management 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2849?

CVE-2007-2849 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting knowledgetree_document_management knowledgetree_document_management. It was published on May 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2849?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2007-2849?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from knowledgetree_document_management. Update knowledgetree_document_management 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.

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