CVE-2024-8601 Improper Access Control Vulnerability in TechExcel Back Office Software
An authenticated attacker can access other users' sensitive data by manipulating API parameters due to improper access controls in TechExcel Back Office Software.
- 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-2024-8601?
CVE-2024-8601 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in TechExcel Software Solutions Back Office Software, published on 9 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This vulnerability exists in TechExcel Back Office Software versions prior to 1.0.0 due to improper access controls on certain API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating a parameter through API request URL which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information belonging to other users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Techexcel Back Office Software.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8601 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-2024-8601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm99-jjc2-8hw5.