CVE-2021-40851 TCMAN GIM SQL injection vulnerability

High 7.5 Published 17 Dec 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can access sensitive information via unauthenticated webservice methods in TCMAN GIM due to missing authorization checks.

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-2021-40851?

CVE-2021-40851 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in TCMAN GIM, published on 17 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TCMAN GIM is vulnerable to a lack of authorization in all available webservice methods listed in /PC/WebService.asmx. The exploitation of this vulnerability might allow a remote attacker to obtain information.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tcman Gim.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40851 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-2021-40851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5f7-m6j9-3793.