CVE-2024-48293 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated low-privilege attackers can arbitrarily modify antivirus settings due to incorrect access control in QuickHeal Antivirus Pro.

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-2024-48293?

CVE-2024-48293 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in QuickHeal Antivirus Pro 24.1.0.182 and earlier allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to arbitrarily modify antivirus settings.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48293?

How do I fix CVE-2024-48293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48293 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-2024-48293 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48293 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwqj-2j54-46q6.

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