SB2021052546 - Information disclosure in NGINX Controller



SB2021052546 - Information disclosure in NGINX Controller

Published: May 25, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021052546
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23021)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for agent configuration file /etc/controller-agent/agent.conf. A local user with access to the system can obtain sensitive information, such as the API key.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.