CVE-2024-22296 in 12 Step Meeting List Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/10/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Code for Recovery 12 Step Meeting List.This issue affects 12 Step Meeting List: from n/a through 3.14.28.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/26/2024
The CVE-2024-22296 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Code for Recovery 12 Step Meeting List application, specifically impacting versions ranging from n/a through 3.14.28. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of insufficient authorization checks as classified by CWE-285, which directly relates to the failure of the system to properly verify that users have the necessary permissions before accessing protected resources or performing privileged operations. The affected application serves as a platform for organizing and managing 12-step meeting information, making it a critical component in addiction recovery support systems where data integrity and access control are paramount.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement proper access control mechanisms that would normally validate user credentials and authorization levels before granting access to sensitive functionalities. This missing authorization check creates a scenario where unauthorized users can potentially access administrative features, modify meeting data, or manipulate the system in ways that should only be permitted to authenticated administrators or authorized personnel. The vulnerability likely exists in the application's authentication flow where session management or role-based access controls are either absent or improperly implemented, allowing attackers to bypass normal authorization procedures and gain elevated privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it creates potential pathways for malicious actors to disrupt the recovery support ecosystem that the application serves. Attackers could exploit this weakness to modify meeting schedules, alter participant information, or even delete critical meeting data that recovery groups rely upon for their support activities. This could severely impact the availability and integrity of the service, potentially causing harm to individuals seeking recovery support through these organized meetings. The vulnerability particularly affects the application's ability to maintain trust and reliability in its data management, which is essential for users who depend on consistent and accurate meeting information for their recovery journey.
Organizations and users should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest version of the 12 Step Meeting List application where the authorization flaw has been patched, conducting thorough access control reviews, and implementing additional monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and proper authorization implementation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security risks, particularly focusing on access control weaknesses. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques involving privilege escalation and unauthorized access to resources, and organizations should consider implementing network segmentation and enhanced logging to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The incident highlights the critical need for comprehensive security testing throughout the software development lifecycle, particularly in applications handling sensitive community support data where unauthorized access could have serious real-world consequences.