Improper Authorization in Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 and Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 - CVE-2021-42026

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU58242

Improper Authorization in Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 and Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 - CVE-2021-42026

Published: November 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58242
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42026
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 read access for certain client actions. A remote authenticated attacker can retrieve specific attributes of arbitrary objects, regardless of whether they have read access.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links