Description
BlackBoard CourseInfo 4.0 does not properly authenticate users, which allows local users to modify CourseInfo database information and gain privileges by directly calling the supporting CGI programs such as user_update_passwd.pl and user_update_admin.pl.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0254.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1486Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000719151904.I17986%40securityfocus.com
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4946
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0254.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1486Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000719151904.I17986%40securityfocus.com
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4946
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 18, 2000
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified