CVE-2024-14045: Improper Authorization in OpenBoxes
CVE-2024-14045 is an improper authorization vulnerability in OpenBoxes affecting versions 0.9.0, 0.9.1, and 0.9.2. The flaw exists in the Product Supplier Edit Controller component, specifically in the RoleInterceptor.groovy file. An attacker can exploit this remotely to bypass authorization controls. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 0.9.3 resolves the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OpenBoxes up to version 0.9.2 involves improper authorization in the Product Supplier Edit Controller, located in the RoleInterceptor.groovy file. The weakness allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions by manipulating the affected code. The issue is fixed in version 0.9.3 with patch f767ac1a5987d4865d9f158c6a967680f8e45468. A public exploit exists, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks in OpenBoxes, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of product supplier data. The presence of a public exploit increases the likelihood of attacks. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenBoxes to version 0.9.3 or later, which contains the official fix for this improper authorization vulnerability. Applying this update fully mitigates the issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-14045: Improper Authorization in OpenBoxes
Description
CVE-2024-14045 is an improper authorization vulnerability in OpenBoxes affecting versions 0.9.0, 0.9.1, and 0.9.2. The flaw exists in the Product Supplier Edit Controller component, specifically in the RoleInterceptor.groovy file. An attacker can exploit this remotely to bypass authorization controls. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 0.9.3 resolves the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
OpenBoxes
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in OpenBoxes up to version 0.9.2 involves improper authorization in the Product Supplier Edit Controller, located in the RoleInterceptor.groovy file. The weakness allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions by manipulating the affected code. The issue is fixed in version 0.9.3 with patch f767ac1a5987d4865d9f158c6a967680f8e45468. A public exploit exists, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks in OpenBoxes, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of product supplier data. The presence of a public exploit increases the likelihood of attacks. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenBoxes to version 0.9.3 or later, which contains the official fix for this improper authorization vulnerability. Applying this update fully mitigates the issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T05:47:41.619Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a841e65bf8831d5397e411b
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 08:57:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 23:32:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 04:53:21 UTC
Views: 83
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