Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System
CVE-2024-2577

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A serious vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Employee Task Management System version 1.0, specifically within the /update-employee.php file. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate the 'admin_id' parameter, leading to unauthorized access and potential control over the system. Given its critical nature, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in significant security risks for organizations relying on this software for effective employee task management. It is crucial for users to assess their systems and apply necessary patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2024-2577 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.257080
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257080
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https://github.com/skid-nochizplz/skid-nochizplz/blob/mai...
exploitpatch

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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