CVE-2024-55994: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in sohu 畅言评论系统 changyan allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects 畅言评论系统: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves missing authorization controls in the Changyan comment system by sohu, specifically in versions up to 2.0.5. Due to misconfigured access control security levels, unauthorized users might perform actions that should require proper authorization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low privileges required and no user interaction needed, but with limited impact (availability impact only). No patch or vendor advisory details are provided, and the system is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges to cause limited availability disruption in the affected system due to missing authorization controls. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in the affected versions to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-55994: Missing Authorization
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in sohu 畅言评论系统 changyan allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects 畅言评论系统: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves missing authorization controls in the Changyan comment system by sohu, specifically in versions up to 2.0.5. Due to misconfigured access control security levels, unauthorized users might perform actions that should require proper authorization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low privileges required and no user interaction needed, but with limited impact (availability impact only). No patch or vendor advisory details are provided, and the system is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges to cause limited availability disruption in the affected system due to missing authorization controls. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in the affected versions to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-14T19:42:01.725Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75b5e6bfc5ba1df06f5b
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:44:53 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 6:52:36 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:09:31 PM
Views: 16
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