High · published November 5, 2025
⚡ Just one crafty HTTP request is all it takes for a low-privilege user to access and change any profile, including admins, in ZwiiCMS up to v13.6.07! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter can sneak into the kitchen and change the orders for VIP guests — without anyone checking their credentials! This kind of access can lead to chaos when profiles get mixed up and critical info gets altered. If exploited, an attacker could not only view sensitive information from other users but potentially change passwords, access crucial data, or even lock out admins. This means total control over user accounts could fall into the wrong hands, leading to trust issues and huge security breaches.
Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter can sneak into the kitchen and change the orders for VIP guests — without anyone checking their credentials! This kind of access can lead to chaos when profiles get mixed up and critical info gets altered. This vulnerability stems from incorrect access control in the user management component, allowing authenticated low-privilege users to escalate their privileges and interact with other users' data as if they had higher access permissions. A specially crafted HTTP request can exploit this flaw to manipulate unauthorized data.
If exploited, an attacker could not only view sensitive information from other users but potentially change passwords, access crucial data, or even lock out admins. This means total control over user accounts could fall into the wrong hands, leading to trust issues and huge security breaches. It's crucial to update ZwiiCMS to version 13.6.08 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, conduct an audit of user permissions to ensure no one has more access than they should. Implement stricter access controls to prevent this from happening in the future. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll secure your system and maintain user trust! 🛡️