#VU96576 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Powermail - CVE-2024-45232

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96576

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45232

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Powermail
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Powermail Development Team

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) issue in the "mail" parameter of the "confirmationAction". A remote attacker can display user submitted data of all forms persisted by the extension.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Powermail: 7.0.0 - 12.3.5

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External links
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2024-006/

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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.