CVE-2024-41244 in Responsive School Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/07/2024
An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in /smsa/view_class.php in Kashipara Responsive School Management System v3.2.0, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers to view CLASS details.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-41244 represents a critical access control flaw within the Kashipara Responsive School Management System version 3.2.0. This issue manifests in the /smsa/view_class.php component where proper authentication and authorization checks are absent or inadequately implemented. The flaw enables remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to class information without requiring any valid credentials or session tokens, fundamentally undermining the system's security posture and data protection mechanisms.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-284 category of Improper Access Control, specifically addressing insufficient authorization checks that allow unauthorized users to access protected resources. The technical implementation error occurs when the application fails to validate user credentials or roles before serving sensitive class data through the view_class.php endpoint. Attackers can exploit this by directly accessing the vulnerable URL and retrieving class details including student information, schedules, and other educational data that should remain restricted to authorized personnel such as teachers, administrators, or enrolled students.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, creating significant risks for educational institutions managing sensitive student data. Remote unauthenticated access to class details compromises the confidentiality of academic records and personal information of students and staff members. This exposure can lead to privacy violations, potential identity theft, and violation of data protection regulations such as GDPR or FERPA. The vulnerability affects the integrity and availability of the school management system by potentially allowing attackers to gather intelligence for more sophisticated attacks or to disrupt educational operations through data manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-41244 should include immediate implementation of proper authentication checks within the view_class.php script, ensuring that all requests are validated against legitimate user sessions or API keys. System administrators must enforce role-based access control mechanisms that restrict class information access based on user permissions and relationships to the academic data. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls, monitoring access logs for suspicious activity, and conducting regular security assessments of the school management system. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for Data from Information Repositories, as attackers can systematically harvest educational data without detection, potentially enabling further targeting and social engineering attacks against the institution's community members.