CVE-2022-25402

An incorrect access control issue in HMS v1.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to read and modify all PHP files

published February 23, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An access control blunder in HMS v1.0 lets any unauthenticated visitor read and change all PHP files—like leaving the front door unlocked at a library where anyone can rewrite the books! 🔥 Imagine a library where all the books are left open and anyone can rewrite the pages without permission. This vulnerability essentially allows unauthorized users to access and modify sensitive PHP files without breaking a sweat! An attacker could cause havoc by reading sensitive information or altering PHP files, which could lead to website defacement or data leaks. This could be absolutely devastating for the integrity and security of your application!

Put simply

Imagine a library where all the books are left open and anyone can rewrite the pages without permission. This vulnerability essentially allows unauthorized users to access and modify sensitive PHP files without breaking a sweat! This vulnerability arises from incorrect access control in HMS v1.0, enabling unauthenticated users to read and modify PHP files, leading to potential data compromise and unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could cause havoc by reading sensitive information or altering PHP files, which could lead to website defacement or data leaks. This could be absolutely devastating for the integrity and security of your application! To address this vulnerability, immediately upgrade to a patched version of HMS. Review and update access control mechanisms to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive files. Regularly audit your file permissions to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! With these actions, you'll be well on your way to securing your application! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01609 · 75.7th percentile
Published
2022-02-23T21:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 FEB 21:11Z
    An incorrect access control issue in HMS v1.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to read and modify all PHP files
    cvelistv5