CVE-2024-24573: facilemanager Auth Bypass

Description

facileManager is a modular suite of web apps built with the sysadmin in mind. In versions 4.5.0 and earlier, when a user updates their profile, a POST request containing user information is sent to the endpoint server/fm-modules/facileManager/ajax/processPost.php. It was found that non-admins can arbitrarily set their permissions and grant their non-admin accounts with super user privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
facilemanager	facilemanager	< 4.5.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/WillyXJ/facileManager/commit/0aa850d4b518f10143a4c675142b15caa5872877 https://github.com/WillyXJ/facileManager/security/advisories/GHSA-w67q-pp62-j4pf https://github.com/WillyXJ/facileManager/commit/0aa850d4b518f10143a4c675142b15caa5872877 https://github.com/WillyXJ/facileManager/security/advisories/GHSA-w67q-pp62-j4pf

Exploits

https://github.com/WillyXJ/facileManager/security/advisories/GHSA-w67q-pp62-j4pf https://github.com/WillyXJ/facileManager/security/advisories/GHSA-w67q-pp62-j4pf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24573? +

facileManager is a modular suite of web apps built with the sysadmin in mind. In versions 4.5.0 and earlier, when a user updates their profile, a POST request containing user information is sent to the endpoint server/fm-modules/facileManager/ajax/processPost.php. It was found that non-admins can arbitrarily set their permissions and grant their non-admin accounts with super user privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-24573? +

CVE-2024-24573 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24573? +

CVE-2024-24573 affects products from facilemanager, specifically: facilemanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24573? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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