CVE-2023-42231 Missing authorization in n/a
Low-privileged users can delete admin accounts in HelpdeskAdvanced due to incorrect access control, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2023-42231?
CVE-2023-42231 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Low privileged users can delete admin users by sending a request to the "WSCView/Delete" function.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42231 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-2023-42231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-983x-wcjm-36qg.