CVE-2021-40325 Cobbler before 3.3.0 allows authorization bypass for modification of settings.
Attackers can bypass authorization to modify Cobbler settings, potentially compromising the provisioning infrastructure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-40325?
CVE-2021-40325 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cobbler before 3.3.0 allows authorization bypass for modification of settings.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40325?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including cobbler. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cobbler PyPI | All versions | 3.3.0 |
cobbler PyPI | All versions | 3.3.0 |
cobbler PyPI | All versions | 3.3.0 |
Products include Cobbler Project Cobbler.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40325?
Upgrade cobbler to 3.3.0 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-40325 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40325 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr3f-r24j-3chw, PYSEC-2021-375, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-40325.