CVE-2023-29921 PowerJob Incorrect Access Control vulnerability

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass access controls to create applications, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation and data modification.

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-2023-29921?

CVE-2023-29921 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PowerJob V4.3.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via the create app interface.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29921?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including tech.powerjob:powerjob. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
tech.powerjob:powerjob MavenAll versions to 4.3.6None
tech.powerjob:powerjob MavenAll versions to 4.3.6None

Products include Powerjob Powerjob.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29921?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29921 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-2023-29921 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29921 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpvf-6h9g-2hq2.

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