CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3005

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Helpdesk Software Hesk allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for admin.php and admin_main.php by modifying the PHPSESSID session ID parameter or cookie.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the helpdesk system's administrative panel, potentially leading to a breach of confidentiality and integrity of ticket data and system configuration.

Recommendation

Immediately update Hesk software to the latest version that includes a fix for this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, consider implementing additional authentication mechanisms such as two-factor authentication.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Helpdesk Software Hesk allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for (1) admin.php and (2) admin_main.php by modifying the PHPSESSID session ID parameter or cookie.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS