CVE-2021-27193 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can read and write files with system privileges due to incorrect default API permissions, leading to privilege escalation.

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-2021-27193?

CVE-2021-27193 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect default permissions vulnerability in the API of Netop Vision Pro up to and including 9.7.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read and write files on the remote machine with system privileges resulting in a privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27193?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netop Vision Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27193?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27193 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-2021-27193 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27193 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v6wh-2fwr-fx2r.

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