CVE-2021-28669 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can modify configuration attributes on Xerox AltaLink printers without administrative rights, potentially altering device settings.

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-2021-28669?

CVE-2021-28669 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Xerox AltaLink B80xx before 103.008.020.23120, C8030/C8035 before 103.001.020.23120, C8045/C8055 before 103.002.020.23120 and C8070 before 103.003.020.23120 provide the ability to set configuration attributes without administrative rights.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28669?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Xerox Altalink B8045 Firmware, Xerox Altalink B8055 Firmware, Xerox Altalink B8065 Firmware, Xerox Altalink B8075 Firmware, Xerox Altalink B8090 Firmware, Xerox Altalink C8030 Firmware and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28669?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28669 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-2021-28669 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28669 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37r3-92cr-vf6c.

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