CVE-2024-56404CWE-302

In One Identity Identity Manager 9.x before 9.3, an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability allows privilege escalation

Critical · published January 24, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An insecure direct object reference in One Identity Manager is like leaving the door to a VIP room wide open — and only some users know how to walk right in! 🔥 Think of a guest list at a fancy party: if the bouncer doesn't check IDs, anyone can waltz into the exclusive area, potentially wreaking havoc. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users the chance to escalate their privileges, gaining access to sensitive information or controls. If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges and access restricted data or settings, leading to unauthorized changes or data breaches. In a worst-case scenario, this could undermine the entire integrity of your identity management system!

Put simply

Think of a guest list at a fancy party: if the bouncer doesn't check IDs, anyone can waltz into the exclusive area, potentially wreaking havoc. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users the chance to escalate their privileges, gaining access to sensitive information or controls. This IDOR vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate object references, effectively bypassing security checks and escalating privileges in One Identity Manager versions 9.x prior to 9.3.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges and access restricted data or settings, leading to unauthorized changes or data breaches. In a worst-case scenario, this could undermine the entire integrity of your identity management system! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to version 9.3 or later to close this security hole. Additionally, review your access control policies and ensure that all object references are properly secured. Protect your organization's data now! You've got the power to fix this! Follow these steps and secure your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00677 · 51.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-302 · Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
Published
2025-01-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 00:00Z
    In One Identity Identity Manager 9.x before 9.3, an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability allows privilege escalation
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