Executive brief
Patika Global Technologies HumanSuite, a human resources management platform, contains a security flaw that allows users to bypass authorization controls. By manipulating specific data keys or resource references, an authenticated user could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information belonging to other users or departments. This could lead to the exposure of private employee data and internal corporate records.
Technical details
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in Patika Global Technologies HumanSuite prior to version 53.21.0. The flaw stems from improper authorization (CWE-285) and an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) pattern where the application trusts user-controlled keys or externally controlled references (CWE-639, CWE-610). An authenticated attacker with low privileges can exploit this by modifying parameters in network requests to access resources in different security spheres. Successful exploitation allows for unauthorized data retrieval (Confidentiality: High) but does not permit data modification or service disruption. The issue is resolved in version 53.21.0.
Affected products
- Patika Global Technologies HumanSuite before 53.21.0
Timeline
- 2025-09-16: disclosed
- 2025-09-16: advisory