SAML authentication bypass in Cortex XSOAR
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-3051 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-347 |
| 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 Verification of Cryptographic Signature
EUVDB-ID: #VU56411
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-2021-3051
CWE-ID:
CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass SAML authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability exists in Cortex XSOAR SAML authentication. A remote non-authenticated attacker with specific knowledge of the Cortex XSOAR instance can access protected resources and perform unauthorized actions on the Cortex XSOAR server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCortex XSOAR: 5.5 build 70066 - 6.2.0 1271065
External linkshttp://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3051
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.
