Product:
Security Center
Summary
An Indirect Object Reference vulnerability in Security Center allows an authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges via the owner parameter. This can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. The issue arises from improper validation of user input, which can be exploited by attackers with low privileges.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.3 | CVE-2026-2697 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must be authenticated and can manipulate the owner parameter in requests sent to the Security Center. By altering this parameter, the attacker can gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to access or modify data that should be restricted. This exploitation requires minimal technical skill and can be performed over the network without user interaction.
Affected Products
- Security Center: Affected by the IDOR vulnerability allowing privilege escalation through the owner parameter.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to implement proper input validation and access controls on the owner parameter. Additionally, users should ensure that they are running the latest version of Security Center and apply any available security patches to protect against potential exploitation.