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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.9.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ProfileGrid versions up to 5.9.9.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication checks in the application logic. No user interaction is required to exploit this issue. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.9.9.6 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Modify site data without logging in or providing credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can alter content, user profiles, or settings without authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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