FKIE_CVE-2006-6973

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2007-02-07 20:28 - Updated: 2026-06-16 22:34
Severity
Summary
Headstart Solutions DeskPRO does not require authentication for certain files and directories associated with administrative activities, which allows remote attackers to (1) reinstall the application via a direct request for install/index.php; (2) delete the database via a do=delete_database QUERY_STRING to a renamed copy of install/index.php; or access the administration system, after guessing a filename, via a direct request for a file in (3) admin/ or (4) tech/.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.zion-security.com/text/Mul_Vulnerability_DeskPro.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zion-security.com/text/Mul_Vulnerability_DeskPro.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
headstart_solutions deskpro *
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          "vendor": "n/a",
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      "source": "cve@mitre.org"
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  "evaluatorImpact": "Only certain files are affected, so the impact is partial for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.",
  "id": "CVE-2006-6973",
  "lastModified": "2026-06-16T22:34:08.963",
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        "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
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