CVE-2020-23426

zzcms 201910 contains an access control vulnerability through escalation of privileges in /user/adv.php, which allows an attacker to modify data for further…

published April 8, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unguarded door in zzcms could let anyone strut through and change user data at will! Think of it like a restaurant where a random diner can walk into the kitchen and adjust any dish they want without anyone batting an eye. In this scenario, attackers can escalate their privileges and wreak havoc without breaking a sweat! An attacker accessing this vulnerability could modify user data, potentially leading to further malicious attacks such as CSRF. This could seriously undermine the integrity of your system and risk spilling sensitive user information, making it all the more critical to address this flaw!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a random diner can walk into the kitchen and adjust any dish they want without anyone batting an eye. In this scenario, attackers can escalate their privileges and wreak havoc without breaking a sweat! This access control vulnerability in zzcms 201910 allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges via the /user/adv.php endpoint, enabling them to modify user data and set up further exploits.

What to do

An attacker accessing this vulnerability could modify user data, potentially leading to further malicious attacks such as CSRF. This could seriously undermine the integrity of your system and risk spilling sensitive user information, making it all the more critical to address this flaw! To secure your system, ensure you update zzcms to a patched version, implement strict access controls, and conduct regular audits of user permissions. Keeping your software up-to-date is key! You've got this! With a few proactive steps, you can tighten your defenses and enjoy peace of mind. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03712 · 89.7th percentile
Published
2021-04-08T14:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 APR 14:27Z
    zzcms 201910 contains an access control vulnerability through escalation of privileges in /user/adv.php, which allows an attacker to modify data for further…
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