Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. Any remote user who can authenticate to the application and reach the affected profile API can typically exploit the issue by changing the `id` value in their requests.

Does an attacker need special or elevated access to exploit this?

No elevated privileges are usually required. A standard user account with access to their own profile endpoint is often sufficient to pivot into other users' profiles if authorization checks are missing.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this type of issue?

The most robust fix is to enforce object-level authorization: derive the resource from the authenticated principal where possible (e.g., "my profile" endpoints), or explicitly validate that the caller is permitted to access the requested object before returning any data.

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.1)

Insecure Direct Object Reference (CWE-639) in Authenticated User Profile API

CVE-2026-25197

Published:

Apr 3, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

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CWE:

CWE-639

Impact:

Horizontal Privilege Escalation and Account Data Exposure

Severity:

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CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR)

CWE:

CWE-639

Impact:

Horizontal Privilege Escalation and Account Data Exposure

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Insecure Direct Object Reference (CWE-639) in Authenticated User Profile API

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

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