Security vulnerabilities

Title: Access Control Vulnerability in Two-Factor Authentication Management

Summary: This report highlights a security vulnerability related to user account management and two-factor authentication (2FA) within the system. The issue arises when a user invites another user to manage their account, creating a loophole that allows continued access even after 2FA is disabled.

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Steps to Reproduce:

1. Account Creation:

1. A user creates a new account on[admin.alwaysdata.com].

2. Invite for Account Management:

1. The account owner invites another user to manage their account. The system requires that the invited user enables two-factor authentication on their account to gain management privileges.

3. Two-Factor Authentication Activation:

1. The invited user successfully activates two-factor authentication.

4. Management Access Granted:

1. The invited user can now manage the account of the account owner without restrictions.

5. Disable Two-Factor Authentication:

1. The invited user disables two-factor authentication on their account.

6. Continued Management Access:

1. Despite the deactivation of 2FA, the invited user retains the ability to manage the account of the account owner. This is contrary to the initial requirement that 2FA must be active for management access.

7. Session Management Issues:

1. If the invited user logs out and logs back in, they are prompted to re-enable 2FA to regain management access. However, this inconsistency presents a potential security risk during active sessions, Where the user can keep his session for up to two weeks

—##POC: https://admin.alwaysdata.com/support/81354/

Impact: This vulnerability allows an invited user to maintain management privileges over another user’s account, even after failing to comply with security requirements (2FA). If a malicious element manages to hijack the invited user's session, they can control the account owner’s settings without their consent, leading to potential data breaches