CVE-2018-20519 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published 27 Dec 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Authenticated users can read or modify arbitrary resumes by manipulating the pid parameter in the personal profile update function.

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-2018-20519?

CVE-2018-20519 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in 74cms v4.2.111. It allows remote authenticated users to read or modify arbitrary resumes by changing a job-search intention, as demonstrated by the index.php?c=Personal&a=ajax_save_basic pid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20519?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 74cms 74cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20519?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20519 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-2018-20519 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20519 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fvjc-j5cj-ghc3.