#VU25822 Improper access control in Custom Searchable Data Entry System

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25822

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Custom Searchable Data Entry System
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Ghazale Shirazi

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 gain unauthorized access to the application, leading to data modification and deletion, including the potential to delete the entire contents of any table in a vulnerable site’s database.

Note: the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Custom Searchable Data Entry System: 1.0.3 - 1.7.1

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External links
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10117/
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/active-attack-on-zero-day-in-custom-searchable-data-entry-system-plugin/

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.