What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55072?

CVE-2024-55072 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Mealie are affected by CVE-2024-55072?

CVE-2024-55072 presents moderate security risk, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-55072?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-55072. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55072?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Mealie CVE-2024-55072

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-03-27 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Mealie

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Apr 30, 2025 - 16:42 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 27, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

A Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerability in the component /api/users/{user-id} of hay-kot mealie v2.2.0 allows users to edit their own profile in order to give themselves more permissions or. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and 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. A Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerability in the component /api/users/{user-id} of hay-kot mealie v2.2.0 allows users to edit their own profile in order to give themselves more permissions or to change their household. Affected products include: Mealie.

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.