CVE-2024-10469 in VINCE
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2024
VINCE versions before 3.0.9 is vulnerable to exposure of User information to authenticated users.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-10469 affects VINCE platforms prior to version 3.0.9, representing a critical information disclosure flaw that allows authenticated users to access sensitive user data. This vulnerability resides within the platform's access control mechanisms and data exposure logic, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on VINCE for vulnerability management and coordination. The issue stems from inadequate authorization checks that permit authenticated users to retrieve information belonging to other users without proper access rights.
This vulnerability manifests as a failure in the platform's user privilege enforcement system, where the application does not properly validate whether an authenticated user has legitimate access to specific user records. The flaw operates at the application logic level, potentially allowing users with lower privileges to query and obtain confidential information about other users within the system. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which describes improper access control mechanisms, and represents a classic example of insufficient authorization checks that enable privilege escalation through data exposure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data leakage, as it can compromise the integrity of user privacy and organizational security posture. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gather sensitive information including user credentials, contact details, role assignments, and other personal data that could be leveraged for further attacks. The exposure affects the confidentiality aspect of the CIA triad, as unauthorized data access undermines the platform's ability to protect user information. Organizations using affected versions of VINCE may face compliance violations under data protection regulations such as gdpr and hipaa, given the unauthorized disclosure of user information.
The vulnerability can be exploited through various attack vectors including direct API calls, web interface manipulation, or through automated tools that leverage the platform's existing authentication mechanisms. The attack typically requires an authenticated session, which reduces the attack surface but still represents a significant internal threat. This weakness can be categorized under the attack technique T1078 in the ATT&CK framework, specifically focusing on valid accounts and legitimate credentials for unauthorized access. Security teams should consider implementing additional monitoring and logging of user access patterns to detect anomalous behavior that might indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching to version 3.0.9 or later, which contains the necessary access control fixes. Organizations should also implement additional security controls including regular access reviews, enhanced logging of user activities, and network segmentation to limit potential damage. The platform should be configured with strict access controls and role-based permissions to ensure users can only access data relevant to their assigned responsibilities. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns and unauthorized data retrieval attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any potential exploitation of this vulnerability and implement proper incident response procedures to address any confirmed breaches.