# CVE-2022-32277: Squiz Matrix CMS 6.20 is vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference caused by failure to correctly validate authorization when submit

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-09-06 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Squiz Matrix CMS 6.20 is vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference caused by failure to correctly validate authorization when submitting a request to change a user's contact details. NOTE: this is disputed by both the vendor and the original discoverer because it is a site-specific finding, not a finding about the Squiz Matrix CMS product.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/
- https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/squiz-matrix-cms-authenticated-privilege-escalation-through-idor/

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