CVE-2021-38417 VISAM VBASE Editor Improper Access Control
Unauthenticated attackers can view directory listings and access files in VISAM VBASE via the web-remote endpoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38417?
CVE-2021-38417 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in VISAM VBASE Pro-RT/ Server-RT (Web Remote), published on 27 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
VISAM VBASE version 11.6.0.6 is vulnerable to improper access control via the web-remote endpoint, which may allow an unauthenticated user viewing access to folders and files in the directory listing.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38417?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Visam Vbase Web-Remote.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38417?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38417 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-2021-38417 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38417 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in VISAM VBASE Pro-RT/ Server-RT (Web Remote)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjmg-3wv2-r885.