CVE-2021-21436: Agent is able to link customer's Config Items without permission

Published Feb 8, 2021
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Updated

Agents are able to see and link Config Items without permissions, which are defined in General Catalog. This issue affects: OTRS AG OTRSCIsInCustomerFrontend 7.0.x version 7.0.14 and prior versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OTRS Cis In Customer Frontend>=7.0.0<=7.0.14

Remediation

Information

Update to OTRSCIsInCustomerFrontend 7.0.15.

Event History

Feb 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21436?

CVE-2021-21436 is a vulnerability that allows agents to see and link Config Items without permissions in OTRS AG OTRSCIsInCustomerFrontend 7.0.x version 7.0.14 and prior versions.

2

How does CVE-2021-21436 affect OTRS?

CVE-2021-21436 allows agents to see and link Config Items without permissions in OTRS AG OTRSCIsInCustomerFrontend 7.0.x version 7.0.14 and prior versions.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21436?

CVE-2021-21436 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 4.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-21436?

To fix CVE-2021-21436, upgrade to OTRS AG OTRSCIsInCustomerFrontend 7.0.15 or a later version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21436?

More information about CVE-2021-21436 can be found at the following link: [OTRS Security Advisory 2021-04](https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2021-04/).

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