CVE-2024-0949CWE-306CWE-552CWE-798

Improper Access Control in Talya Informatics' Elektraweb

Critical · published June 27, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass vulnerability in Talya Informatics Elektraweb allows unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories — a recipe for disaster! 🔥 This flaw is like leaving the back door of your office wide open, while trusting that no one would ever walk in. It's a small oversight, but it could invite anyone to rummage through your most confidential files without a key! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full access to sensitive data, modify files, or even leak confidential information. This could lead to devastating consequences for your organization, including data breaches and loss of trust from clients. The stakes are high!

Put simply

This flaw is like leaving the back door of your office wide open, while trusting that no one would ever walk in. It's a small oversight, but it could invite anyone to rummage through your most confidential files without a key! The vulnerability occurs due to missing authentication checks, allowing unauthorized users to access files or directories that should be protected. This flaw affects Elektraweb versions prior to 17.0.68.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full access to sensitive data, modify files, or even leak confidential information. This could lead to devastating consequences for your organization, including data breaches and loss of trust from clients. The stakes are high! It's crucial to patch Elektraweb immediately to version 17.0.68 or later. Additionally, review your authentication mechanisms to ensure that sensitive files are properly protected. Don't wait for the worst to happen! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your security posture in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00533 · 44.2th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function; CWE-552 · Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties; CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2024-06-27T09:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JUN 09:36Z
    Improper Access Control in Talya Informatics' Elektraweb
    cvelistv5