CVE-2024-55507

An issue in CodeAstro Complaint Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the delete_e.php component

Critical · published January 3, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unchecked delete request could grant attackers higher privileges! Anyone exploiting this vulnerability in the CodeAstro Complaint Management System v.1.0 could delete critical data or gain administrative access. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a guest at a party who sneaks into the VIP section without a proper invitation — suddenly, they can start making decisions and throwing out partygoers at will! The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could escalate their privileges to admin-level, allowing them to modify or erase vital data, and wreak havoc on your system. This is a critical breach that could compromise the entire integrity of your complaint management system, putting sensitive information at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a guest at a party who sneaks into the VIP section without a proper invitation — suddenly, they can start making decisions and throwing out partygoers at will! This privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the delete_e.php component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate session data and gain unauthorized access to administrative functions. It's a serious oversight that could lead to complete control of the system.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could escalate their privileges to admin-level, allowing them to modify or erase vital data, and wreak havoc on your system. This is a critical breach that could compromise the entire integrity of your complaint management system, putting sensitive information at serious risk. Immediately patch to the latest version of CodeAstro or apply any available security updates to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, review your permission settings and ensure proper validation checks are in place for all sensitive components. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your system, and you’ll reclaim hero status 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
0.00628 · 49.4th percentile
Published
2025-01-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JAN 00:00Z
    An issue in CodeAstro Complaint Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the delete_e.php component
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