Security Control Bypass in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection
CVE-2021-31608

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Proofpoint

Status
Enterprise Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2022

What is CVE-2021-31608?

A vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection prior to version 18.8.0 enables a bypass of essential security controls, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems. This flaw highlights the importance of timely software updates to mitigate security risks.

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisorie...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-31608 : Security Control Bypass in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection