CVE-2023-26770

TaskCafe 0.3.2 lacks validation in the Cookie value

Critical · published October 4, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can change user passwords in TaskCafe 0.3.2 with just a registered UserID—talk about a security nightmare! 🔥 Think of a password as a secret recipe. If someone can change that recipe without permission, they can serve up whatever dish they want in the kitchen—potentially ruining everything! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control of any user account simply by knowing their UserID. Imagine the chaos: they could lock users out, access sensitive projects, or even manipulate task management settings—all without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of a password as a secret recipe. If someone can change that recipe without permission, they can serve up whatever dish they want in the kitchen—potentially ruining everything! TaskCafe 0.3.2 fails to validate Cookie values, meaning an attacker can manipulate a user's session to change their password if they know the UserID.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control of any user account simply by knowing their UserID. Imagine the chaos: they could lock users out, access sensitive projects, or even manipulate task management settings—all without breaking a sweat! Immediately patch TaskCafe to version 0.3.3, which addresses this critical vulnerability. Additionally, implement stricter validation for Cookie values to bolster your security posture. Regularly audit your application for similar flaws as a best practice! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll turn the tide in securing your TaskCafe environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00724 · 53.5th percentile
Published
2024-10-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 OCT 00:00Z
    TaskCafe 0.3.2 lacks validation in the Cookie value
    cvelistv5