Improper Authorization in Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 and Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 - CVE-2021-42025

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU58241

Improper Authorization in Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 and Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 - CVE-2021-42025

Published: November 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58241
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42025
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Mendix Applications using Mendix 8
Mendix Applications using Mendix 9
Software vendor:
Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to applications built with affected versions of Mendix Studio Pro do not properly control write access for certain client actions. A remote authenticated attacker can manipulate the content of specific objects regardless of whether they have write access.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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