CVE-2021-44152 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can change any user's password, leading to account takeover and denial of service for legitimate users.
- 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-2021-44152?
CVE-2021-44152 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Reprise RLM 14.2. Because /goform/change_password_process does not verify authentication or authorization, an unauthenticated user can change the password of any existing user. This allows an attacker to change the password of any known user, thereby preventing valid users from accessing the system and granting the attacker full access to that user's account.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44152?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44152?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44152 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-2021-44152 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-44152 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-459r-h7r8-fv25.