CVE-2021-22513 Missing permission checks in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can access protected resources without permission checks in the Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Jenkins plugin.

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-2021-22513?

CVE-2021-22513 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin., published on 8 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin. The vulnerability affects version 6.7 and earlier versions. The vulnerability could allow access without permission checks.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22513?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin MavenAll versions7.2.3-beta
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin MavenAll versions7.2.3-beta

Products include Microfocus Application Automation Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22513?

Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin to 7.2.3-beta or later.

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

Is CVE-2021-22513 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22513 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7qp2-rgxr-29q4.

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