CVE-2024-41244 identifies an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in the Kashipara Responsive School Management System version 3.2.0. The vulnerability exists in the /smsa/view_class.php script, which is responsible for displaying CLASS details within the system. Due to improper access control checks, remote attackers without any authentication can access sensitive class information that should be restricted. This vulnerability falls under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), indicating that the system fails to enforce proper authorization policies. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 reflects a high severity primarily due to the confidentiality impact (C:H), with no impact on integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requiring no privileges (PR:N) or user interaction (UI:N), making exploitation straightforward for attackers who can reach the vulnerable endpoint. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability exposes sensitive educational data, potentially including student or class information, which could be leveraged for further attacks or privacy violations. The lack of patches or mitigation links suggests that organizations must implement compensating controls or await vendor updates. This vulnerability highlights the importance of enforcing strict access control mechanisms in web applications, especially those handling sensitive educational data.

The primary impact of CVE-2024-41244 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive class-related information within the Kashipara Responsive School Management System. This breach of confidentiality could lead to privacy violations affecting students, teachers, and educational institutions. While the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or system availability, the exposure of sensitive data can facilitate social engineering, targeted phishing, or further exploitation of the affected organizations. Educational institutions relying on this system may face reputational damage, regulatory penalties related to data protection laws, and loss of trust from stakeholders. Since exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction, attackers can easily automate attacks to harvest data at scale if the system is exposed to the internet. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread impact, but the vulnerability remains a significant risk until remediated.

Organizations using Kashipara Responsive School Management System v3.2.0 should immediately audit access controls on the /smsa/view_class.php endpoint to ensure that only authorized users can view class details. If vendor patches are not yet available, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to restrict access to this endpoint to trusted IP ranges or authenticated sessions. Conduct thorough logging and monitoring of access to this resource to detect anomalous or unauthorized requests. Employ network segmentation to limit exposure of the management system to the internet or untrusted networks. Educate administrators and users about the risks of exposing sensitive educational data and enforce strong authentication and authorization policies across the platform. Regularly review and update access control mechanisms in all web application components to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Finally, maintain close communication with the vendor for timely patch releases and apply updates as soon as they become available.