CVE-2024-55072

CVE-2024-55072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mealie with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-862.

Key facts

Description

A Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerability in the component /api/users/{user-id} of hay-kot mealie v2.2.0 allows users to edit their own profile in order to give themselves more permissions or to change their household.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55072?
A Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerability in the component /api/users/{user-id} of hay-kot mealie v2.2.0 allows users to edit their own profile in order to give themselves more permissions or to change their household.
How severe is CVE-2024-55072?
CVE-2024-55072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-55072 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55072?
CVE-2024-55072 affects Mealie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55072?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-55072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54316.
When was CVE-2024-55072 published?
CVE-2024-55072 was published on 2025-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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