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A critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-306) exists in IDAttend's IDWeb application version 3.1.052 and earlier. The vulnerability specifically affects the SearchStudents method, which fails to properly authenticate users before allowing access to sensitive student information. This security flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to extract confidential student data without requiring any valid credentials or authorization, potentially exposing personal information of students to unauthorized parties.
Overview
The vulnerability in IDAttend's IDWeb application stems from a missing authentication mechanism in the SearchStudents method. This security oversight allows any unauthenticated user to access and extract sensitive student data that should only be available to properly authenticated and authorized users. The issue affects all versions of the application up to and including 3.1.052. This type of vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) is particularly serious as it completely bypasses security controls rather than merely weakening them, providing direct access to protected resources without requiring any authentication credentials.
Remediation
Organizations using IDAttend's IDWeb application should:
- Update to the latest version of the IDWeb application that addresses this vulnerability (versions later than 3.1.052).
- If immediate patching is not possible, consider implementing network-level controls to restrict access to the affected application components.
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activity that might indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.
- Perform a security audit to identify any potential data breaches that may have occurred due to this vulnerability.
- Contact IDAttend support for specific guidance related to your implementation.
References
- The Missing Link Security Advisory: https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2023-26574
- CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/306.html
- MITRE CVE Entry: CVE-2023-26574
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
