CVE-2021-40884 Missing authorization in n/a
An authenticated uploader can access and modify all user files due to missing authorization checks in ProjectSend.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40884?
CVE-2021-40884 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Projectsend version r1295 is affected by sensitive information disclosure. Because of not checking authorization in ids parameter in files-edit.php and id parameter in process.php function, a user with uploader role can download and edit all files of users in application.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40884?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Projectsend Projectsend.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40884?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40884 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-2021-40884 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40884 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mrg-pm7p-g34v.