Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Mendix Applications
CVE-2021-42026

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Siemens
Status
Mendix Applications Using Mendix 8
Mendix Applications Using Mendix 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 November 2021

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Mendix Applications that affects versions of Mendix Studio Pro prior to V8.18.13 for Mendix 8 and V9.6.2 for Mendix 9. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to access the changedDate attribute of various objects, circumventing intended access controls. As a result, unauthorized users could potentially gain access to sensitive information, resulting in a confidentiality breach. Developers and organizations utilizing these versions are encouraged to update their applications to eliminate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 All versions < V8.18.13

Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 All versions < V9.6.2

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-77969...
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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