9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2024-40480
Kashipara Online Exam System Broken Access Control Vulnerability
Description

A Broken Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers to view administrator dashboard and delete valid user accounts via the direct URL access.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 12, 2024, 1:38 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 21, 2024, 9:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-40480 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Jayesh online_exam_system
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-40480.

URL Resource
https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/Kashipara/Online%20Exam%20System%20v1.0/Broken%20Access%20Control%20-%20Admin%20Dashboard%20and%20User%20Deletion.pdf Third Party Advisory
https://www.kashipara.com/project/php/3/online-exam-php-project-source-code-download Product

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-40480 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-284
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/Kashipara/Online%20Exam%20System%20v1.0/Broken%20Access%20Control%20-%20Admin%20Dashboard%20and%20User%20Deletion.pdf No Types Assigned https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/Kashipara/Online%20Exam%20System%20v1.0/Broken%20Access%20Control%20-%20Admin%20Dashboard%20and%20User%20Deletion.pdf Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.kashipara.com/project/php/3/online-exam-php-project-source-code-download No Types Assigned https://www.kashipara.com/project/php/3/online-exam-php-project-source-code-download Product
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:jayesh:online_exam_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A Broken Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers to view administrator dashboard and delete valid user accounts via the direct URL access.
    Added Reference MITRE https://www.kashipara.com/project/php/3/online-exam-php-project-source-code-download [No types assigned]
    Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/Kashipara/Online%20Exam%20System%20v1.0/Broken%20Access%20Control%20-%20Admin%20Dashboard%20and%20User%20Deletion.pdf [No types assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-40480 is associated with the following CWEs:

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability