Authorization bypass in Cortex XSOAR REST API



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-3044
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Cortex XSOAR
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU54313

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3044

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the REST API. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Note, this vulnerability affects only to Cortex XSOAR configurations with active API key integrations.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cortex XSOAR: 6.1.0 1016923 - 6.2.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3044


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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