CVE-2024-53473 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can change user passwords without proper permission checks, leading to account takeover in WeGIA.

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-2024-53473?

CVE-2024-53473 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Wegia Wegia, published on 7 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WeGIA 3.2.0 before 3998672 does not verify permission to change a password.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wegia Wegia.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53473 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-2024-53473 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-53473 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5hx-8765-fjpm.

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