What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through 5.7.2.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through 5.7.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ProfileGrid versions up to 5.7.2 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter information belonging to other users or the site itself. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no additional user interaction. Update to a version newer than 5.7.2 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify or alter data belonging to other users or the site without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
User data and site content can be altered by any authenticated user, compromising data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
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