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CVE-2024-8001

5.3 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability was found in VIWIS LMS 9.11.

Published Nov 13, 2024CWE-862EPSS 0.75%

Overview

CVE-2024-8001 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 13, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability was found in VIWIS LMS 9.11. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Print Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A user with the role learner can use the administrative print function with an active session before and after an exam slot to access the entire exam including solutions in the web application. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8001?

CVE-2024-8001 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 13, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8001?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-8001?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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