CVE-2021-41525 Missing authorization in n/a
A locally authenticated attacker can modify restricted files in FlexNet inventory agent and beacon, requiring an upgrade to remediate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-41525?
CVE-2021-41525 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue related to modification of otherwise restricted files through a locally authenticated attacker exists in FlexNet inventory agent and inventory beacon versions 2020 R2.5 and prior.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41525?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexera Flexnet Inventory Agent and Beacon.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41525?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41525 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-2021-41525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41525 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62mx-7v7h-w2g7.