CVE-2014-3521 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 6 Oct 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can bypass access restrictions in Red Hat Conga via crafted URLs, allowing unauthorized access to restricted menus.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2014-3521?

CVE-2014-3521 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The component in (1) /luci/homebase and (2) /luci/cluster menu in Red Hat Conga 0.12.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3521?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Conga.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3521?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2014-3521 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3521 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grqp-fw5g-3f7r.