CVE-2021-29621
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 3.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29621 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Flask-AppBuilder is a development framework, built on top of Flask. User enumeration in database authentication in Flask-AppBuilder <= 3.2.3. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Flask-AppBuilder is a development framework, built on top of Flask. User enumeration in database authentication in Flask-AppBuilder <= 3.2.3. Allows for a non authenticated user to enumerate existing accounts by timing the response time from the server when you are logging in. Upgrade to version 3.3.0 or higher to resolve.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dpgaspar | Flask-Appbuilder | <= 3.2.3 |
| Apache | Airflow | 1.10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/commit/780bd0e8fbf2d36ada52edb769477e0a4edae580Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/Flask-AppBuilder/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/commit/780bd0e8fbf2d36ada52edb769477e0a4edae580Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/Flask-AppBuilder/Product, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29621?
Flask-AppBuilder is a development framework, built on top of Flask. User enumeration in database authentication in Flask-AppBuilder <= 3.2.3. Allows for a non authenticated user to enumerate existing accounts by timing the response time from the server when you are logging in. Upgrade to version 3.3.0 or higher to resolve.
How severe is CVE-2021-29621?
CVE-2021-29621 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29621?
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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