CVE-2020-13421 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can create users, modify permissions, or reset passwords without proper authorization, leading to privilege escalation and account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-13421?
CVE-2020-13421 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenIAM before 4.2.0.3 has Incorrect Access Control for the Create User, Modify User Permissions, and Password Reset actions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13421?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openiam Openiam.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13421?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13421 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-2020-13421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjj2-x4c3-xqp4.