CVE-2024-56889 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthorized attackers can arbitrarily delete complaints by modifying the id parameter in the admin deletion endpoint.

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-2024-56889?

CVE-2024-56889 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in the endpoint /admin/m_delete.php of CodeAstro Complaint Management System v1.0 allows unauthorized attackers to arbitrarily delete complaints via modification of the id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56889?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codeastro Complaint Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56889?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56889 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-2024-56889 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-56889 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vjw-9rq2-r5r7.

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