Privilege Escalation in Mendix Applications by Mendix
CVE-2021-27394

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Siemens
Status
Mendix Applications Using Mendix 7
Mendix Applications Using Mendix 8
Mendix Applications Using Mendix 8 (v8.12)
Mendix Applications Using Mendix 8 (v8.6)
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2021

Summary

A serious vulnerability exists in Mendix Applications that allows authenticated, non-administrative users to elevate their privileges by manipulating user roles in specific conditions. This security flaw could potentially enable these users to gain administrative privileges, undermining the integrity of the application and compromising sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 All versions < V7.23.19

Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 All versions < V8.17.0

Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.12) All versions < V8.12.5

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-87572...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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