CVE-2021-30164 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass permission checks to add notes to issues via the API, allowing unauthorized data modification in Redmine.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-30164?

CVE-2021-30164 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 6 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Redmine before 4.0.8 and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows attackers to bypass the add_issue_notes permission requirement by leveraging the Issues API.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30164?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including redmine. It affects 2 products.

PackageAffectedFixed in
redmine BitnamiAll versions4.0.8, 4.1.2

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Redmine Redmine.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30164?

Upgrade redmine to a fixed version for your release line: 4.0.8 or 4.1.2.

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

Is CVE-2021-30164 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30164 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as BIT-redmine-2021-30164, DEBIAN-CVE-2021-30164, GHSA-8c7v-26g9-8vwr, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-30164.

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