#VU99755 Improper Authentication in User Tools - CVE-2024-9890
Published: November 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99755
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: CVE-2024-9890
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
User Tools
User Tools
Software vendor:
Deryck Oñate
Deryck Oñate
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an improper capability check in the "switchUser" function. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.