Authentication bypass in Trend Micro ServerProtect

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU56849

Risk: Critical

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-2021-36745

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass the authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain complete control over the affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ServerProtect: 5.8 - 6.0

ServerProtect for Storage (SPFS): 6.0

ServerProtect for EMC Celerra (SPEMC): 5.8

ServerProtect for Network Appliance Filers (SPNAF): 5.8

ServerProtect for Microsoft Windows / Novell Netware (SPNT): 5.8

External links

http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289038

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.