An insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability was discovered in PHPGurukul Online Birth Certificate System v1.0. This vulnerability resides in the viewid parameter of /user/view-application-detail.php. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw by manipulating the viewid parameter in the URL to access sensitive birth certificate details of other users without proper authorization checks.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from phpgurukul organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-12-17T21:15:08.510
2025-03-27T16:23:45.773
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CVSSv3.1: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | phpgurukul | online_birth_certificate_system | 1.0 | Yes |
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