CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe Easy Store extension for Joomla contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows any authenticated backend user to edit any record, bypassing the intended ACL permission checks due to a hardcoded return value in the allowEdit() method. This flaw poses a significant risk, as it enables unauthorized modifications to sensitive data. Organizations using this extension should prioritize remediation, particularly those with multiple backend users or sensitive data management.
Original NVD Description
Joomla Extension - joomshaper.com - Broken Access Control (ACL Bypass) in ApiController Record Editing in Easy Store extension 1.0.0-3.0.0 - The allowEdit() method in ApiController.php hardcoded return true;, bypassing Joomla component-level and asset-level ACL permission checks. Any authenticated backend user could edit any EasyStore record, regardless of specific ACL permission grants. Resolved by replacing the hardcoded boolean with proper ACL authorization checks via AccessControl::create()->canEdit()`.