CVE-2021-46086 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Jan 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can modify submitted examination data by altering request parameters due to insecure permissions in the online examination system.

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-2021-46086?

CVE-2021-46086 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xzs-mysql >= t3.4.0 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. The front end of this open source system is an online examination system. There is an unsafe vulnerability in the functional method of submitting examination papers. An attacker can use burpuite to modify parameters in the packet to destroy real data.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46086?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mindskip Xzs-Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46086?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-46086 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-2021-46086 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-46086 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vm3-67hm-9frc.