CVE-2023-46449 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An arbitrary user can change another user's password via IDOR, leading to account takeover in the inventory management system.

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-2023-46449?

CVE-2023-46449 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sourcecodester Free and Open Source inventory management system v1.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. An arbitrary user can change the password of another user and takeover the account via IDOR in the password change function.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46449?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Inventory Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46449?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46449 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-2023-46449 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46449 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qmc-vv7g-wccj.

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