What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Farhan Noor ApplyOnline apply-online allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ApplyOnline: from n/a through <= 2.6.7.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ApplyOnline versions 2.6.7.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to access sensitive information they should not be able to view. An attacker with a low-privilege account can read data belonging to other users or restricted areas of the application. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data or information belonging to other users or restricted application areas.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User data and restricted information may be exposed to authenticated attackers with minimal privileges.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the ApplyOnline installation.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 21, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated