CVE-2021-27651 Auth bypass in Pega Infinity
Attackers can bypass local authentication checks via the password reset functionality in Pega Infinity, leading to unauthorized account access.
- 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-2021-27651?
CVE-2021-27651 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Pegasystems Pega Infinity, published on 29 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In versions 8.2.1 through 8.5.2 of Pega Infinity, the password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27651?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pega Infinity.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27651?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2021-27651 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-27651 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Pegasystems Pega Infinity
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7px5-vqmh-8xj8.