CVE-2023-40315
MediumCVSS 5.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk83th percentile - higher than 83% of all known CVEs
Summary
In OpenMNS Horizon version 31.0.8 and earlier than 32.0.2, users with the ROLE_FILESYSTEM_EDITOR can easily escalate their privileges to ROLE_ADMIN or any other role. This issue also affects related Meridian versions.
Risk Assessment
Privilege escalation by unauthorized users can lead to serious security breaches within the organization, allowing them access to sensitive data and administrative functions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.5 or Horizon 32.0.2 or newer to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
In OpenMNS Horizon 31.0.8 and versions earlier than 32.0.2 and related Meridian versions, any user that has the ROLE_FILESYSTEM_EDITOR can easily escalate their privileges to ROLE_ADMIN or any other role. The solution is to upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.5 or Horizon 32.0.2 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet. OpenNMS thanks Erik Wynter for reporting this issue.