improper access control in Open Web Analytics

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU76160

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24637

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and obtain sensitive user information, which can be used to gain admin privileges by leveraging cache hashes.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Open Web Analytics: before 1.7.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:open_web_analytics:open_web_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://devel0pment.de/?p=2494
https://github.com/Open-Web-Analytics/Open-Web-Analytics/releases/tag/1.7.4
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169811/Open-Web-Analytics-1.7.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171389/Open-Web-Analytics-1.7.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.