CVE-2021-27990
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27990 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Appspace 6.2.4 is vulnerable to a broken authentication mechanism where pages such as /medianet/mail.aspx can be called directly and the framework is exposed with layouts, menus and functionalities.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Appspace 6.2.4 is vulnerable to a broken authentication mechanism where pages such as /medianet/mail.aspx can be called directly and the framework is exposed with layouts, menus and functionalities.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Appspace | Appspace | 6.2.4 |
References
- https://github.com/syedsohaibkarim/PoC-BrokenAuth-AppSpace6.2.4Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/syedsohaibkarim/PoC-BrokenAuth-AppSpace6.2.4Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27990?
Appspace 6.2.4 is vulnerable to a broken authentication mechanism where pages such as /medianet/mail.aspx can be called directly and the framework is exposed with layouts, menus and functionalities.
How severe is CVE-2021-27990?
CVE-2021-27990 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27990?
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.
How Strix Helps
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