CVE-2024-32166 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 19 Apr 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass access controls to purchase suspended auctions, resulting in horizontal privilege escalation and unauthorized transaction execution.

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-2024-32166?

CVE-2024-32166 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Webid v1.2.1 suffers from an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) - Broken Access Control vulnerability, allowing attackers to buy now an auction that is suspended (horizontal privilege escalation).

Weakness: CWE-639

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-32166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webidsupport Webid.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-32166 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-2024-32166 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-32166 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xj8-9pp7-w546.