CVE-2023-47689 in Animator Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Toast Plugins Animator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Animator: from n/a through 3.0.10.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2025
The CVE-2023-47689 vulnerability represents a critical authorization flaw within the Toast Plugins Animator software ecosystem, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified starting point through 3.0.10. This vulnerability falls under the category of incorrectly configured access control security levels, creating a scenario where unauthorized users can exploit the system's permission mechanisms to gain elevated privileges or access restricted functionality. The flaw stems from inadequate validation of user permissions and roles within the plugin architecture, allowing malicious actors to bypass intended security boundaries that should normally restrict access to sensitive features or administrative functions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a failure in the software's authorization framework, where proper access control checks are either missing or improperly enforced during critical operations. This misconfiguration creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the system's permission model, potentially enabling them to execute actions that should be restricted to authorized administrators or specific user roles. The vulnerability's impact is particularly concerning as it affects the core plugin functionality that manages animations and visual elements within the Toast platform, suggesting that unauthorized access could extend to modifying or manipulating the visual presentation layers that users interact with regularly.
From an operational perspective, this missing authorization check creates significant risks for organizations utilizing the Toast Plugins Animator, as it could enable attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to animation sequences, potentially disrupting user experience or executing malicious payloads through manipulated visual elements. The vulnerability's scope extends beyond simple data access, as it could allow for privilege escalation attacks that might ultimately compromise the entire platform. Security professionals should note that this flaw aligns with CWE-285, which specifically addresses improper authorization within software systems, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege that should govern all access control mechanisms.
The exploitation of this vulnerability would likely require an attacker to first establish some level of initial access to the system, followed by leveraging the authorization bypass to escalate privileges or access restricted administrative functions. This attack pattern corresponds to techniques outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the privilege escalation and defense evasion categories, where attackers seek to manipulate system controls to gain unauthorized access. Organizations should consider implementing immediate mitigations including updating to patched versions, reviewing current access control configurations, and monitoring for suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and proper configuration management practices to prevent similar authorization flaws from persisting in plugin architectures and third-party integrations.