{"id":52827,"date":"2025-06-17T05:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T05:20:36","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:14:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:14:47","slug":"cve-2024-57190-critical-incorrect-access-control-vulnerability-in-erxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-57190-critical-incorrect-access-control-vulnerability-in-erxes\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-57190: Critical Incorrect Access Control Vulnerability in Erxes<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

This article discusses the CVE-2024-57190, a vulnerability discovered in versions of Erxes prior to 1.6.1. The vulnerability, classified as Incorrect Access Control, allows attackers to bypass authentication and potentially compromise the system or leak data. Given the severity of the vulnerability<\/a>, it poses a significant threat to organizations using affected versions of Erxes. It’s therefore crucial to understand the vulnerability, its impact, and how to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-57190
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS score: 9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System Compromise<\/a> and Data Leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Erxes | <1.6.1\n\nHow the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability<\/a> in Erxes. Specifically, an attacker can bypass the authentication<\/a> mechanism by supplying a “User” HTTP header that contains any user. This allows the attacker to converse with any GraphQL endpoint, potentially leading to unauthorized access<\/a> to sensitive information and system resources.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This HTTP request<\/a> includes a “User” HTTP header that falsely represents the attacker as a valid user.<\/p>\n

GET \/graphql-endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nUser: Attacker<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the “User” header contains “Attacker”, which allows the attacker to bypass the authentication<\/a> mechanism and access the GraphQL endpoint.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The best way to address this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the vendor-supplied patch. Users should upgrade to Erxes version 1.6.1 or later. If for some reason upgrading isn’t immediately possible, a temporary mitigation measure could involve using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and block any suspicious activities. However, this should be seen as a temporary solution, as it doesn’t address the root cause of the vulnerability<\/a>.
\nOrganizations are strongly advised to follow a proactive approach to their cybersecurity strategy. Regularly updating and patching software can help prevent most common vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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