CVE-2023-27257 Missing Authentication In IDAttend’s IDWeb Application

High 7.5 Published 25 Oct 2023 Updated 25 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can retrieve student information via the GetActiveToiletPasses method in IDAttend's IDWeb application.

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

What is CVE-2023-27257?

CVE-2023-27257 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IDAttend Pty Ltd IDWeb, published on 25 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing authentication in the GetActiveToiletPasses method in IDAttend’s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows retrieval of student information by unauthenticated attackers.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27257?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Idattend Idweb.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27257 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-2023-27257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q2mj-6ff7-3gvh.