CVE-2021-3992 Improper Access Control in kevinpapst/kimai2

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass access controls to read or modify unauthorized data in the Kimai time tracking application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-3992?

CVE-2021-3992 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in kevinpapst/kimai2, published on 1 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

kimai2 is vulnerable to Improper Access Control

Weakness: CWE-639, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-3992?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including kevinpapst/kimai2. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
kevinpapst/kimai2 PackagistAll versions1.16.3
kevinpapst/kimai2 PackagistAll versions1.16.3

Products include Kimai2 Project Kimai2.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3992?

Upgrade kevinpapst/kimai2 to 1.16.3 or later.

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

Is CVE-2021-3992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-3992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w8f-7wgr-2h7g.

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