CVE-2024-40480 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote unauthenticated attackers can access the admin dashboard and delete user accounts in the Online Exam System due to missing authorization checks.
- 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-2024-40480?
CVE-2024-40480 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Broken Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers to view administrator dashboard and delete valid user accounts via the direct URL access.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40480?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jayesh Online Exam System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40480 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-2024-40480 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40480 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmh7-px2g-m7q9.