CVE-2024-40480

A Broken Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote…

Critical · published August 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated access flaw lets anyone waltz into the Kashipara Online Exam System’s admin area — all they need is a URL! 🔥 This is like leaving the keys to the school safe right on the counter, inviting anyone to peek at grades or even tamper with them. With just a simple web link, attackers can access sensitive admin functions without breaking a sweat. Imagine a malicious user strolling in, viewing confidential data, and even deleting valid user accounts with a few keystrokes! This vulnerability exposes critical functionalities that could lead to unauthorized data manipulation, creating chaos in the online exam environment.

Put simply

This is like leaving the keys to the school safe right on the counter, inviting anyone to peek at grades or even tamper with them. With just a simple web link, attackers can access sensitive admin functions without breaking a sweat. The Broken Access Control vulnerability in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php allows remote attackers to access administrative features without authentication, effectively bypassing security measures.

What to do

Imagine a malicious user strolling in, viewing confidential data, and even deleting valid user accounts with a few keystrokes! This vulnerability exposes critical functionalities that could lead to unauthorized data manipulation, creating chaos in the online exam environment. Immediate action is necessary! Patch the Kashipara Online Exam System to the latest version, enforce proper access controls, and restrict direct URL access to sensitive admin endpoints. Don't forget to audit user permissions while you're at it! You've got this! With a little diligence, you can lock down your system and keep it safe from intruders. 🛡️

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
0.00534 · 44.3th percentile
Published
2024-08-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 00:00Z
    A Broken Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote…
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