CVE-2021-41976 Tad Uploader - Improper Authorization

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify folder names in the book list without authentication due to improper 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-2021-41976?

CVE-2021-41976 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Tad Uploader, 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 Uploader edit book list function is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the function to amend the folder names in the book list without logging in.

Weakness: CWE-306, CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41976?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tad Uploader Project Tad Uploader.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41976?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41976 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-2021-41976 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41976 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43g3-jf9m-f6f5.

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