High severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 16, 2021· Updated Aug 3, 2024
Any logged in user could edit any other logged in user.
CVE-2021-29452
Description
a12n-server is an npm package which aims to provide a simple authentication system. A new HAL-Form was added to allow editing users in version 0.18.0. This feature should only have been accessible to admins. Unfortunately, privileges were incorrectly checked allowing any logged in user to make this change. Patched in v0.18.2.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
@curveball/a12n-servernpm | >= 0.18.0, < 0.18.2 | 0.18.2 |
Affected products
2- Range: >= 0.18 < 0.18.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8hw9-22v6-9jr9ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29452ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/curveball/a12n-server/security/advisories/GHSA-8hw9-22v6-9jr9ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
- www.npmjs.com/package/%40curveball/a12n-servermitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.npmjs.com/package/@curveball/a12n-serverghsaWEB
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