CVE-2023-43457

An issue in Service Provider Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the ID parameter in the /php-spms/admin/?page=user/…

published September 25, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty attacker can gain elevated privileges with just a tweak of the ID parameter in a specific admin endpoint! Don't let this vulnerability linger! Think of it like an employee sneaking into a secure office by simply swapping their name tag with someone who actually has access — it’s surprisingly easy to bypass security if the checks aren’t in place! If exploited, an attacker could potentially access sensitive administrative functions within the Service Provider Management System, leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. This could allow them to make changes that could affect the entire system's integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like an employee sneaking into a secure office by simply swapping their name tag with someone who actually has access — it’s surprisingly easy to bypass security if the checks aren’t in place! This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of the ID parameter in the /php-spms/admin/?page=user/ endpoint, allowing an attacker to manipulate their access level without proper authorization checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially access sensitive administrative functions within the Service Provider Management System, leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. This could allow them to make changes that could affect the entire system's integrity! To mitigate this risk, review and implement strict input validation for the ID parameter, ensuring that all access controls are enforced. Additionally, consider updating to a more secure version of the Service Provider Management System if available. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01362 · 71.6th percentile
Published
2023-09-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 SEP 00:00Z
    An issue in Service Provider Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the ID parameter in the /php-spms/admin/?page=user/…
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