CVE-2024-29836CWE-284

Broken Authentication on USER_CHANGE in Evolution Controller allows unauthenticated account creation and takeover

Critical · published April 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can update user profiles with a single click! This is a critical access control issue in Evolution Controller versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below that could spell disaster for your site! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in and change guest reservations without a key or ID — chaos would reign as someone could easily impersonate hotel guests! If exploited, an attacker could take full control of user profiles, manipulate data, or even lock legitimate users out. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and a complete breach of trust. Imagine the chaos of a hotel where anyone can check into any room!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in and change guest reservations without a key or ID — chaos would reign as someone could easily impersonate hotel guests! This vulnerability arises from improperly configured access control in the Web interface, allowing any unauthenticated user to add or update profiles without any authentication checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take full control of user profiles, manipulate data, or even lock legitimate users out. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and a complete breach of trust. Imagine the chaos of a hotel where anyone can check into any room! Patch to version 2.04.560.31.03.2024 or higher immediately to address these access control flaws. Review your access permissions and ensure proper authentication measures are in place for all critical functionalities. Don't forget to run a security audit to prevent similar issues! You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your application and protect your users! 🛡️

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
0.00583 · 47.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2024-04-14T23:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 23:47Z
    Broken Authentication on USER_CHANGE in Evolution Controller allows unauthenticated account creation and takeover
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