CVE-2024-56238 in Floating Action Buttons Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in QunatumCloud Floating Action Buttons allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Floating Action Buttons: from n/a through 0.9.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-56238 represents a critical authorization flaw within the QuantumCloud Floating Action Buttons plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from n/a through 0.9.1. This missing authorization vulnerability exposes functionality that should be properly constrained by access control lists, creating a significant security risk for affected systems. The issue stems from inadequate validation of user permissions before granting access to privileged features within the plugin's interface.
The technical flaw manifests as a failure in the plugin's access control implementation where the floating action buttons component does not properly verify user credentials or roles before executing sensitive operations. This allows unauthorized users to access functionality that should only be available to administrators or authorized personnel. The vulnerability operates at the application level where proper authorization checks are bypassed, enabling potential attackers to exploit the system's trust model. According to CWE classification, this maps to CWE-285: Improper Authorization, which specifically addresses situations where the system fails to properly enforce access control mechanisms for protected resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with potential pathways to escalate privileges and compromise the broader system. An attacker who gains access through this vulnerability could manipulate core functionalities, potentially leading to data breaches, system corruption, or unauthorized modifications to critical components. The affected plugin's floating action buttons interface serves as a potential attack vector for privilege escalation attacks, where malicious actors could leverage the missing authorization controls to perform actions that should require elevated privileges. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078: Valid Accounts, as it exploits legitimate access points to gain unauthorized privileges within the system.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper access control validation within the plugin's codebase, ensuring that all floating action button operations require appropriate authorization checks before execution. The recommended approach involves strengthening the plugin's authentication mechanisms and implementing robust ACL enforcement for all user interactions. System administrators should immediately update to the latest available version of the QuantumCloud Floating Action Buttons plugin where this vulnerability has been addressed, while also conducting comprehensive security audits of all installed plugins to identify similar authorization flaws. Additionally, network segmentation and monitoring should be enhanced to detect unauthorized access attempts and provide early warning of potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies where multiple layers of security controls work together to prevent unauthorized access to critical system functions.