CVE-2009-2213 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 25 Jun 2009 Updated 21 Oct 2024

Remote authenticated users can bypass access restrictions due to insecure default authorization settings in Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-2213?

CVE-2009-2213 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of the Security global settings on the Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway appliance with Enterprise Edition firmware 9.0, 8.1, and earlier specifies Allow for the Default Authorization Action option, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2213?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway, Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2009-2213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqmq-69c9-vm4c.