CVE-2026-112829 in Booktics Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Arraytics Booktics booktics allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Booktics: from n/a through 1.0.30.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2026
The identified security flaw within the Arraytics Booktics application represents a critical failure in access control mechanisms, specifically categorized under CWE-862 Missing Authorization and CWE-284 Improper Access Control. This vulnerability exists across all versions of the software from its initial release through version 1.0.30, indicating that the core architectural design lacks robust enforcement of user permissions for sensitive operations or data access points. In a properly secured system, every request to perform an action or retrieve specific information must be validated against the authenticated identity and assigned privileges of the requesting user. However, in this instance, the application fails to verify whether the current session possesses the necessary rights before executing the requested function, thereby allowing any authenticated user, regardless of their role, to bypass intended restrictions.
From a technical perspective, this misconfiguration typically manifests as an insecure direct object reference or a broken access control flaw where server-side logic does not adequately check authorization headers or session tokens against resource ownership rules. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating request parameters such as identifiers for books, user profiles, administrative settings, or internal system configurations to interact with resources they are not authorized to view or modify. This type of vulnerability is frequently mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts and potentially T1528 Steal Application Access Token if session hijacking precedes the exploitation, allowing adversaries to operate under legitimate credentials while performing unauthorized actions that should be restricted to administrators or specific user roles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it undermines the confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles central to information security. Attackers can potentially access private customer data, modify book listings, alter pricing structures, or even escalate privileges to gain administrative control over the platform depending on the scope of unprotected endpoints. This not only leads to direct financial loss and reputational damage but also exposes the organization to regulatory compliance violations under frameworks such as GDPR or HIPAA if personal identifiable information is compromised due to these access control failures. Furthermore, the ability to manipulate data integrity can erode trust among users who rely on the platform for accurate and secure transactions.
To mitigate this risk, immediate remediation efforts must focus on implementing strict server-side authorization checks for all API endpoints and web pages within the Booktics application. Developers should adopt a principle of least privilege by ensuring that every action requires explicit verification of user roles against predefined access control lists or role-based access control matrices. It is essential to refactor code so that resource ownership is validated before any read, write, update, or delete operation occurs. Additionally, integrating automated security testing into the continuous integration and deployment pipeline can help detect such logic flaws early in the development lifecycle. Until a patched version beyond 1.0.30 is available and deployed, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls with rules designed to block anomalous access patterns indicative of unauthorized privilege escalation attempts.