CVE-2018-1000141

I, Librarian version 4.9 and earlier contains an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in ajaxdiscussion.php that can result in any users gaining unauthorized…

published March 23, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky access control flaw lurks in I, Librarian version 4.9 and earlier! Any user can waltz right into project discussions they shouldn't see. 😱 Think of it like a library that forgot to lock the doors to the rare book section — anyone can stroll in and read, write, or even remove precious texts without permission! 📚 This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access, modify, and delete project discussions, potentially leading to sensitive information leaks or the loss of important data. It's like giving everyone a master key to your library — chaos could ensue!

Put simply

Think of it like a library that forgot to lock the doors to the rare book section — anyone can stroll in and read, write, or even remove precious texts without permission! 📚 The issue lies in ajaxdiscussion.php, where improper access controls permit users to interact with project discussions, bypassing necessary authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access, modify, and delete project discussions, potentially leading to sensitive information leaks or the loss of important data. It's like giving everyone a master key to your library — chaos could ensue! To secure your setup, upgrade I, Librarian to a version beyond 4.9. Additionally, review your access control settings to ensure only authorized users can access discussion features. 🔒 This is fixable! Follow these steps and you'll be the hero of your library in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01323 · 70.7th percentile
Published
2018-03-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 21:00Z
    I, Librarian version 4.9 and earlier contains an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in ajaxdiscussion.php that can result in any users gaining unauthorized…
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