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 Subscribe |
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
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3044
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCortex XSOAR: 6.1.0 1016923 - 6.2.0
External linkshttp://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.
