Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in MoinMoin

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU32754

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4404

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to read and manipulate data.

security/__init__.py in MoinMoin 1.9 through 1.9.4 does not properly handle group names that contain virtual group names such as "All," "Known," or "Trusted," which allows remote authenticated users with virtual group membership to be treated as a member of the group.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MoinMoin: 1.9 - 1.9.4

External links

http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.9/rev/7b9f39289e16
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
http://secunia.com/advisories/50474
http://secunia.com/advisories/50496
http://secunia.com/advisories/50885
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2538
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/04/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/05/2
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1604-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.