CVE-2021-21471
Description
In CLA-Assistant, versions before 2.8.5, due to improper access control an authenticated user could access API endpoints which are not intended to be used by the user. This could impact the integrity of the application.
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CLA-Assistant before version 2.8.5 allows authenticated users to access unauthorized API endpoints, compromising application integrity.
Vulnerability
In CLA-Assistant, versions before 2.8.5, improper access control allows authenticated users to access API endpoints that are not intended for them. The vulnerability exists in the API layer where authorization checks are insufficient. Affected versions are all prior to 2.8.5. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker must be an authenticated user of the CLA-Assistant application. No special privileges are required beyond a valid account. The attacker can directly call API endpoints that should be restricted, potentially accessing or modifying data beyond their intended scope. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation impacts the integrity of the application, as the attacker can perform actions or access data that should be prohibited. This could lead to unauthorized changes to CLA-related data or settings. [1]
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.8.5 of CLA-Assistant. Users should upgrade to this version or later. No workarounds are mentioned in the advisory. [1]
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Affected products
2- Range: <2.8.5
- SAP SE/CLA-Assistantv5Range: < 2.8.5
Patches
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References
1- github.com/cla-assistant/cla-assistant/security/advisories/GHSA-4h6f-c68c-pxhrmitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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