CVE-2024-10766: codezips free_exam_hall_seating_management_system Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-10766 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in codezips free_exam_hall_seating_management_system. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 04-11-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Codezips Free Exam Hall Seating Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /pages/save_user.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The initial researcher disclosure contains confusing vulnerability classes and file names.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
• CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.