Threats affecting pkg:composer/akaunting/akaunting

Akaunting versions up to 3.1.21 contain a vulnerability that allows low-privileged authenticated users to escalate their privileges by modifying their own account to assign themselves the admin role. This occurs due to improper authorization checks in the UpdateUser job, which synchronizes user roles without verifying permissions. The API endpoints remain properly permission-gated and are not affected. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.

A weakness has been identified in Akaunting 3.1.21. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file config/dompdf.php of the component Invoice PDF Rendering. Executing a manipulation can lead to server-side request forgery. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

A vulnerability has been found in Akaunting up to 3.1.21. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Invoice/Billing. The manipulation of the argument notes leads to cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.