Improper Authorization in Siemens Mendix



Published: 2021-07-16
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-33718
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Mendix
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU54923

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33718

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 improper authorization enforcement. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass write access checks of attributes of an object.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mendix: before 9.3.0

CPE2.3
External links

http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-352521.pdf


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.



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