CVE-2021-38137 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Corero SecureWatch fails to enforce role-based access controls, allowing users to perform unauthorized actions beyond their assigned privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-38137?

CVE-2021-38137 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Corero SecureWatch Managed Services 9.7.2.0020 does not correctly check swa-monitor and cns-monitor user’s privileges, allowing a user to perform actions not belonging to his role.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38137?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Corero Securewatch Managed Services.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38137?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38137 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-2021-38137 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38137 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-93wr-f53h-25wp.

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