Privilege escalation in Siemens Mendix SAML Module
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-33712 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-345 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Mendix SAML Module Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity
EUVDB-ID: #VU54019
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33712
CWE-ID:
CWE-345 - Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not properly check various restrictions and validations imposed by an identity provider. A remote authenticated attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMendix SAML Module: before 2.1.2
External linkshttp://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-522654.pdf
http://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-07
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
