CVE-2021-38453 AUVESY Versiondog

Critical 9.1 Published 22 Oct 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can read and modify registry values via exposed API functions in AUVESY Versiondog, potentially compromising system configuration integrity.

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-2021-38453?

CVE-2021-38453 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in AUVESY Versiondog, published on 22 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Some API functions allow interaction with the registry, which includes reading values as well as data modification.

Weakness: CWE-15

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38453?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Auvesy Versiondog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38453?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38453 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-2021-38453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4wcf-x7xm-rw82.