A security vulnerability has been discovered in Akaunting, an open-source online accounting software. The issue allows an attacker to install paid applications for free, leading to further exploitation, including remote code execution (RCE) and local privilege escalation (LPE). This report outlines the details of the vulnerability, its impact, and potential mitigation steps.
Akaunting offers an App Store where users can purchase and install various applications to extend functionality. A flaw in the request processing allows an attacker to:
- Modify request parameters (name, version, path) to install paid applications for free.