CVE-2021-41974 Tad Book3 - Improper Authorization

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can view and modify arbitrary book content in Tad Book3 due to missing identity verification during editing.

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-2021-41974?

CVE-2021-41974 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Tad Book3, published on 8 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tad Book3 editing book page does not perform identity verification. Remote attackers can use the vulnerability to view and modify arbitrary content of books without permission.

Weakness: CWE-306, CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41974?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tad Book3 Project Tad Book3.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41974 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-2021-41974 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41974 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rj7f-mcvj-v87g.

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