CVE-2018-16970 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 12 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can download non-purchased course files by modifying the ID parameter, exposing paid content to unauthorized users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-16970?

CVE-2018-16970 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Wisetail Learning Ecosystem (LE) through v4.11.6 allows insecure direct object reference (IDOR) attacks to download non-purchased course files via a modified id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-538

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16970?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wisetail Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-16970 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16970 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2018-16971 Missing authorization in n/a Medium 4.3

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9j7-w28p-w5pq.