CVE-2021-27306

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.79%

Last modified

CVE-2021-27306 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability in the JWT plugin in Kong Gateway prior to 2.3.2.0 allows unauthenticated users access to authenticated routes without a valid token JWT.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability in the JWT plugin in Kong Gateway prior to 2.3.2.0 allows unauthenticated users access to authenticated routes without a valid token JWT.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.79%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KonghqKong Gateway< 2.3.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27306?
An improper access control vulnerability in the JWT plugin in Kong Gateway prior to 2.3.2.0 allows unauthenticated users access to authenticated routes without a valid token JWT.
How severe is CVE-2021-27306?
CVE-2021-27306 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27306?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST