CVE-2021-42640 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can reassign drivers for any printer via an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in PrinterLogic Web Stack.

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-2021-42640?

CVE-2021-42640 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below are vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to reassign drivers for any printer.

Weakness: CWE-668

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42640?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Printerlogic Web Stack.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42640?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42640 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-2021-42640 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42640 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wvm-c92g-hvqg.

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