CVE-2023-40209

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2024-06-12 audit@patchstack.com

Authentication Bypass

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 12, 2024 - 10:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor high-compress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Highcompress Image Compressor: from n/a through <= 6.1.2.

AnalysisAI

Missing Authorization vulnerability in himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor high-compress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.1.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Missing Authorization vulnerability in himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor high-compress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.1.2. Affected products include: Himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.