#VU105101 Improper access control in Masquerade
Published: February 27, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105101
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Masquerade
Masquerade
Software vendor:
Backdrop CMS
Backdrop CMS
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and masquerade as an administrator.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.