CVE-2021-34802
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34802 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A failure in resetting the security context in some transaction actions in Neo4j Graph Database 4.2 and 4.3 could allow authenticated users to execute commands with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A failure in resetting the security context in some transaction actions in Neo4j Graph Database 4.2 and 4.3 could allow authenticated users to execute commands with elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Neo4j | Graph Databse | 4.2 |
| Neo4j | Graph Databse | 4.3 |
References
- https://neo4j.comProduct
- https://neo4j.com/developer/kb/neo4j-4-2-x-sec-vuln-fix/Vendor Advisory
- https://neo4j.comProduct
- https://neo4j.com/developer/kb/neo4j-4-2-x-sec-vuln-fix/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34802?
A failure in resetting the security context in some transaction actions in Neo4j Graph Database 4.2 and 4.3 could allow authenticated users to execute commands with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-34802?
CVE-2021-34802 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34802?
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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