CVE-2021-42671 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass access controls to read all uploaded files in the Engineers Online Portal application.
- 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-2021-42671?
CVE-2021-42671 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An incorrect access control vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Engineers Online Portal in PHP in nia_munoz_monitoring_system/admin/uploads. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability in order to bypass access controls and access all the files uploaded to the web server without the need of authentication or authorization.
Weakness: CWE-425
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42671?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Engineers Online Portal Project Engineers Online Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42671?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42671 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-2021-42671 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42671 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-qv2q-frhr-phx3.