CVE-2024-7799 SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System users.php improper authorization

Medium 6.9 Published 14 Aug 2024 Updated 15 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authorization checks in the admin users module to perform unauthorized actions.

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-2024-7799?

CVE-2024-7799 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System, published on 14 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /simple-online-bidding-system/bidding/admin/users.php. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7799?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Online Bidding System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7799?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7799 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-2024-7799 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7799 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rm8-w795-ff7r.