CVE-2024-55231: Medium severity phpgurukul online notes sharing management system vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2024
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Updated

An IDOR vulnerability in the edit-notes.php module of PHPGurukul Online Notes Sharing Management System v1.0 allows unauthorized users to modify notes belonging to other accounts due to missing authorization checks. This flaw exposes sensitive data and enables attackers to alter another user's information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Phpgurukul Online Notes Sharing Management System
Phpgurukul Online Notes Sharing Management System=1.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55231?

CVE-2024-55231 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive data and allow unauthorized modifications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55231?

To fix CVE-2024-55231, implement proper authorization checks in the edit-notes.php module to ensure that users can only modify their own notes.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-55231 enable?

CVE-2024-55231 can enable attackers to alter notes and sensitive information belonging to other users without proper authorization.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-55231?

CVE-2024-55231 affects users of PHPGurukul Online Notes Sharing Management System v1.0 who have access to the edit-notes.php module.

5

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2024-55231 without being authenticated?

Yes, CVE-2024-55231 can be exploited by unauthorized users, allowing them to modify notes of other accounts without authentication.

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