CVE-2020-13474 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

An authenticated low-privilege user can access higher-privileged functionalities like user management by entering a crafted URL.

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-2020-13474?

CVE-2020-13474 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In NCH Express Accounts 8.24 and earlier, an authenticated low-privilege user can enter a crafted URL to access higher-privileged functionalities such as Add/Edit users.

Weakness: CWE-425

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nchsoftware Express Accounts.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13474 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-2020-13474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3pjh-8rj7-xm2h.

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