Improper Authorization in pH7Builder Note Module

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in pH7Builder, a social dating CMS, before version 18.5.0. It allows authenticated users to delete notes and categories belonging to other members by manipulating the POST id parameter. The issue occurs because the delete() action in the note module lacks proper profile ID checks.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect the note module's delete() action in pH7Builder versions before 18.5.0. Check if the system allows deletion of notes by submitting another user's note ID without proper ownership validation. Review the MainController.php file for missing profile ID checks in deletion logic.

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Impact Analysis

If you are a user of pH7Builder before version 18.5.0, an attacker with access could delete your notes or categories by submitting a modified POST request. This could lead to loss of data, privacy breaches, or disruption of your profile content.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance with GDPR by enabling unauthorized data deletion or modification, violating integrity and access control principles. For HIPAA, it may risk unauthorized access to protected health information if notes contain such data, though the CVE does not specify this.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update pH7Builder to version 18.5.0 or later to address the improper authorization vulnerability in the note module.

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