CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1952

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

phpRank 1.8 does not properly check the return codes for MySQL operations when authenticating users, which could allow remote attackers to authenticate using a NULL password when database errors occur or if the database is unavailable.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to user accounts without knowing the password, posing a serious security threat to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update phpRank to the latest version that fixes the return code checking for MySQL operations and to implement additional security mechanisms for user authentication.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

phpRank 1.8 does not properly check the return codes for MySQL operations when authenticating users, which could allow remote attackers to authenticate using a NULL password when database errors occur or if the database is unavailable.

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