Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System
CVE-2024-2574

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Employee Task Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 March 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant security vulnerability exists within the SourceCodester Employee Task Management System version 1.0, specifically within the /edit-task.php functionality. An attacker can exploit this flaw by manipulating the 'task_id' parameter, resulting in unauthorized access to restricted functionality. This vulnerability allows for an authorization bypass, which can be executed remotely without the need for advanced knowledge or permissions. The threat associated with this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and thorough mitigation steps should be prioritized to protect sensitive data against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Task Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-2574 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.257077
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257077
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https://github.com/skid-nochizplz/skid-nochizplz/blob/mai...
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Joshua Lictan
nochizplz (VulDB User)
nochizplz (VulDB User)
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