# CVE-2007-2760: The canUpdate function in model/MRole.java in Adempiere before 3.1.6 does not properly validate user roles, which allows remote authenticate

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-05-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The canUpdate function in model/MRole.java in Adempiere before 3.1.6 does not properly validate user roles, which allows remote authenticated read-only users to gain read-write privileges. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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## References

- http://www.adempiere.com/wiki/index.php/Release_316
- http://osvdb.org/41979
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34327
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1842

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