CVE-2024-30543 in Whizzy Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/01/2024
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in UPQODE Whizz.This issue affects Whizzy: from n/a through 1.1.18.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30543 represents a critical authorization bypass flaw within the UPQODE Whizz platform, specifically impacting versions ranging from n/a through 1.1.18. This security weakness stems from improper validation of user-controlled input parameters that are subsequently used to determine access permissions and authorization levels within the system. The vulnerability manifests when the application fails to adequately verify or sanitize input data that controls key authorization mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to manipulate these parameters and gain unauthorized access to protected resources or functionality. The issue falls under the category of authorization bypass vulnerabilities, which are particularly dangerous as they directly undermine the core security model of the application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly used to control cryptographic keys or authorization tokens without proper validation or sanitization measures. This flaw creates an attack surface where adversaries can manipulate input fields to control key parameters that determine user privileges or access rights. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-285, which specifically addresses improper authorization issues within software applications. When an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they can effectively bypass the intended authorization controls and access resources that should be restricted to authorized users only. The exploitation typically involves crafting malicious input that manipulates the key generation or validation process, potentially allowing full administrative access or sensitive data retrieval.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-30543 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to perform privilege escalation attacks and potentially compromise the entire system. This authorization bypass could allow malicious users to access sensitive data, modify system configurations, or execute unauthorized operations within the Whizz platform. The vulnerability particularly affects environments where the application handles sensitive user information or administrative functions, as successful exploitation could lead to data breaches, system compromise, or unauthorized modifications to critical application components. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the privilege escalation and defense evasion tactics, as it allows adversaries to bypass access controls and maintain persistent access to the target system.
Organizations utilizing UPQODE Whizz within the affected version range must implement immediate mitigations to address this authorization bypass vulnerability. The primary remediation approach involves implementing proper input validation and sanitization for all user-controlled parameters that influence authorization decisions. This includes implementing strict validation of key parameters, enforcing proper access control checks, and ensuring that all authorization decisions are made based on verified system state rather than potentially manipulated user input. Security patches should be applied immediately to upgrade to versions that address this vulnerability, while additional defensive measures such as input filtering, parameter validation, and comprehensive access control reviews should be implemented. The mitigation strategy should also include monitoring for suspicious access patterns and implementing proper logging of authorization decisions to detect potential exploitation attempts.