#VU56689 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in GLPI


Published: 2021-09-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56689

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39213

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GLPI
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: glpi-project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper inout validation. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass API with custom header injection.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GLPI: 9.1 - 9.5.5


External links
http://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-6w9f-2m6g-5777
http://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.5.6


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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