CVE-2022-30495 in Automotive Shop Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/26/2022
In oretnom23 Automotive Shop Management System v1.0, the name id parameter is vulnerable to IDOR - Broken Access Control allowing attackers to change the admin password(vertical privilege escalation)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/01/2022
The CVE-2022-30495 vulnerability resides within the oretnom23 Automotive Shop Management System version 1.0, representing a critical access control flaw that directly impacts the system's security posture. This vulnerability manifests through improper validation of user permissions during administrative operations, specifically targeting the password change functionality. The issue stems from a lack of proper authorization checks when processing requests to modify administrative credentials, creating a pathway for unauthorized users to escalate their privileges within the system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through manipulation of the name id parameter in the application's API endpoints. When an attacker crafts a request with a manipulated id value, the system fails to verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary administrative privileges to perform the password modification operation. This broken access control mechanism allows any authenticated user to submit requests that target administrative accounts, effectively bypassing the intended security boundaries. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and demonstrates a classic privilege escalation attack vector where a lower-privileged user can assume administrative responsibilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables vertical privilege escalation that fundamentally compromises the system's integrity. An attacker who successfully exploits this weakness can gain complete administrative control over the automotive shop management system, including access to sensitive customer data, financial records, and operational configurations. This level of access allows for comprehensive system manipulation, data exfiltration, and potential disruption of business operations that could result in significant financial and reputational damage to the organization.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a direct implementation of CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within applications, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for valid accounts used for privilege escalation. The system's failure to implement proper access control checks represents a fundamental flaw in the application's security architecture, as it assumes all users with valid session tokens can perform administrative functions. Organizations should immediately implement comprehensive access control measures including proper session management, role-based access controls, and input validation to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation attempts. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the affected software version, implementation of proper authorization checks for all administrative operations, and regular security assessments to identify similar access control vulnerabilities within the application's codebase.