CVE-2021-43708 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass classification labeling in Titus Classification Suite by using Excel's safe mode, compromising data security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-43708?

CVE-2021-43708 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Labeling tool in Titus Classification Suite 18.8.1910.140 allows users to avoid the generation of a classification label by using Excel's safe mode.

Weakness: CWE-281

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43708?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Helpsystems Titus Data Classification.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-43708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xxv-wcw2-xf9p.

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