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 issue exists in the Product Supplier Edit Controller component and can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Public exploit code is available. Upgrading to version 0.9.3 resolves the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OpenBoxes up to version 0.9.2 involves improper authorization in the file grails-app/controllers/org/pih/warehouse/RoleInterceptor.groovy within the Product Supplier Edit Controller component. An attacker can remotely manipulate the system to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). A patch identified by commit f767ac1a5987d4865d9f158c6a967680f8e45468 is included in OpenBoxes version 0.9.3, which fixes the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions in the Product Supplier Edit Controller, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of product supplier data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction. Public exploit code availability increases the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenBoxes to version 0.9.3 or later, which includes the official fix for this vulnerability (patch f767ac1a5987d4865d9f158c6a967680f8e45468). No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's release.
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 issue exists in the Product Supplier Edit Controller component and can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Public exploit code is available. Upgrading to version 0.9.3 resolves the vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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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 file grails-app/controllers/org/pih/warehouse/RoleInterceptor.groovy within the Product Supplier Edit Controller component. An attacker can remotely manipulate the system to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). A patch identified by commit f767ac1a5987d4865d9f158c6a967680f8e45468 is included in OpenBoxes version 0.9.3, which fixes the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions in the Product Supplier Edit Controller, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of product supplier data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction. Public exploit code availability increases the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenBoxes to version 0.9.3 or later, which includes the official fix for this vulnerability (patch f767ac1a5987d4865d9f158c6a967680f8e45468). No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's release.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T05:47:41.619Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a841e65bf8831d5397e411b
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 08:57:09 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 09:16:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 09:16:13 UTC
Views: 13
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