#VU64739 Improper Authentication in Online Student Rate System - CVE-2021-39409

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64739

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39409

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Online Student Rate System
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: sourcecodester

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and register as an administrator without authentication.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Online Student Rate System: 1.0

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External links
https://github.com/StefanDorresteijn/CVE-2021-39409

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.