CVE-2024-8001 VIWIS LMS Print authorization
A learner can access administrative print functions to view entire exams including solutions, bypassing authorization controls in VIWIS LMS.
- 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-2024-8001?
CVE-2024-8001 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in VIWIS LMS, published on 13 Nov 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 VIWIS LMS 9.11. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Print Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A user with the role learner can use the administrative print function with an active session before and after an exam slot to access the entire exam including solutions in the web application. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8001?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Viwis Learning Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8001 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-2024-8001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3rh-8hj6-wv7f.