CVE-2011-4181 open build service information leak via unauthorized source access

Medium 4.3 Published 11 Jun 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can access source files despite disabled source access settings, exposing proprietary code in Open Build Service.

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-2011-4181?

CVE-2011-4181 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SUSE open build service, published on 11 Jun 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in open build service allows remote attackers to gain access to source files even though source access is disabled. Affected releases are SUSE open build service up to and including version 2.1.15 (for 2.1) and before version 2.3.

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4181?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opensuse Open Build Service.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4181 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-2011-4181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8vv-4hq4-vm9q.