CVE-2021-26990 Missing authorization in Cloud Manager

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary system files due to missing authorization checks in NetApp Cloud Manager.

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-2021-26990?

CVE-2021-26990 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Cloud Manager, published on 19 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cloud Manager versions prior to 3.9.4 are susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary system files.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26990?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netapp Cloud Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26990?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26990 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-2021-26990 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26990 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36fx-x9hq-pvcq.

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