CVE-2024-46097

CVE-2024-46097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Testlink with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

TestLink 1.9.20 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control in the TestPlan editing section. When a new TestPlan is created, an ID with an incremental value is automatically generated. Using the edit function you can change the tplan_id parameter to another ID. The application does not carry out a check on the user's permissions maing it possible to recover the IDs of all the TestPlans (even the administrative ones) and modify them even with minimal privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46097?
TestLink 1.9.20 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control in the TestPlan editing section. When a new TestPlan is created, an ID with an incremental value is automatically generated. Using the edit function you can change the tplan_id parameter to another ID. The application does not carry out a check on the user's permissions maing it possible to recover the IDs of all the TestPlans (even the administrative ones) and modify them even with minimal privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-46097?
CVE-2024-46097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-46097 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46097?
CVE-2024-46097 affects Testlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46097?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-46097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-46097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41786.
When was CVE-2024-46097 published?
CVE-2024-46097 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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