CVE-2024-7108CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization in National Keep's CyberMath

High · published September 26, 2024

CVSS v4.0
8.2
EPSS
0%
Percentile
19.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A misconfigured ACL is the weak link here! CyberMath allows users to access restricted functionalities, like a security guard who ignores the VIP list. 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can wander into the kitchen, even if they didn't make a reservation. It’s just as easy for unauthorized users to access sensitive features as it is for a food critic to sneak behind the scenes without an invite. This oversight could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could leverage this incorrect authorization to view or alter sensitive data, potentially putting critical information at risk. It’s like handing a stranger the keys to your secure vault — they could do anything inside!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can wander into the kitchen, even if they didn't make a reservation. It’s just as easy for unauthorized users to access sensitive features as it is for a food critic to sneak behind the scenes without an invite. This vulnerability arises from inadequate Access Control Lists (ACLs) in CyberMath, impacting versions before CYBM.240816253, allowing users to access restricted functionalities that should be off-limits.

What to do

This oversight could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could leverage this incorrect authorization to view or alter sensitive data, potentially putting critical information at risk. It’s like handing a stranger the keys to your secure vault — they could do anything inside! Immediate action is crucial: update CyberMath to version CYBM.240816253 or later to rectify this flaw. Furthermore, review and enhance your ACL settings to ensure they properly restrict access. Don’t leave those kitchen doors wide open! You’ve got this! With a swift update and proper configurations, you’ll shore up your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00279 · 19.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization
Published
2024-09-26T12:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 12:07Z
    Incorrect Authorization in National Keep's CyberMath
    cvelistv5