CVE-2024-3139 SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System save_users improper authorization

Medium 5.4 Published 1 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authorization checks in the save_users function to modify user data or escalate privileges in the Computer Laboratory 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-2024-3139?

CVE-2024-3139 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System, published on 1 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is the function save_users of the file /classes/Users.php?f=save. The manipulation of the argument id leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-258914 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-639, CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3139?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Computer Laboratory Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3139?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3139 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-2024-3139 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3139 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7g8v-p8gp-3mff.