#VU54313 Improper Authorization in Cortex XSOAR - CVE-2021-3044

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54313

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cortex XSOAR
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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 - 6.1.0 1209934, 6.2.0

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

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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.