CVE-2021-42562 Missing authorization in n/a
Non-admin users can read and modify admin-only configurations in CALDERA due to improper privilege segregation.
- 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-2021-42562?
CVE-2021-42562 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It does not properly segregate user privileges, resulting in non-admin users having access to read and modify configuration or other components that should only be accessible by admin users.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42562?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mitre Caldera.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42562?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42562 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-2021-42562 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42562 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fpg-r4v8-xhv8.