CVE-2026-18723
Received Received - Intake

Improper Authorization in DWSurvey Application

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was determined in diaowen DWSurvey up to 6.14.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /api/dwsurvey/app/survey/up-survey-status.do of the component Survey Status Handler. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-08-04
Last Modified
2026-08-04
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-08-04
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-18723
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52572

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Vendor Product Version / Range
diaowen dwsurvey to 6.14.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in diaowen DWSurvey versions up to 6.14.0. It involves improper authorization in the Survey Status Handler component, specifically in the file /api/dwsurvey/app/survey/up-survey-status.do. The issue allows unauthorized remote access to manipulate survey statuses.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability may involve checking for unauthorized access to the /api/dwsurvey/app/survey/up-survey-status.do endpoint. Monitor logs for unusual survey status changes or requests to this path. Ensure proper authorization checks are enforced for this component.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could remotely exploit this to alter survey statuses without proper authorization. This may lead to unauthorized changes in survey data, potentially affecting survey integrity or results. The low CVSS scores suggest limited impact but still pose a risk.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves improper authorization in diaowen DWSurvey, allowing remote attacks. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive survey data, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR and HIPAA if such data is involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update diaowen DWSurvey to the latest version if available. Restrict access to the /api/dwsurvey/app/survey/up-survey-status.do endpoint using network firewalls or application-level controls. Implement strict authorization checks for survey status modifications.

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