CVE-2021-45810 Missing authorization in n/a
Arbitrary users can initiate VPN connections to malicious servers, redirecting host traffic and enabling data interception.
- 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-2021-45810?
CVE-2021-45810 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GlobalProtect-openconnect versions prior to 2.0.0 (exclusive) are affected by incorrect access control in GPService through DBUS, GUI. The way GlobalProtect-Openconnect is set up enables arbitrary users to start a VPN connection to arbitrary servers. By hosting an openconnect compatible server, the attack can redirect the entire host's traffic via their own server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45810?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Globalprotect-Openconnect Project Globalprotect-Openconnect.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45810?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45810 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-2021-45810 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45810 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g4c-q83h-cgh9.