CVE-2021-27394: High severity mendix vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in 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), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6) (All versions < V8.6.9), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.0.5). Authenticated, non-administrative users could modify their privileges by manipulating the user role under certain circumstances, allowing them to gain administrative privileges.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Mendix Mendix>=7.0.2<7.23.19
Mendix Mendix>=8.0.0<8.17.0
Mendix Mendix>=9.0.0<9.0.5
Mendix Mendix>=8.6.0<8.6.9
Mendix Mendix>=8.12.0<8.12.5

Event History

Apr 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27394?

CVE-2021-27394 is a vulnerability in 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), and Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6) (All versions < V8.6.9).

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-27394?

CVE-2021-27394 has a severity level of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27394?

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), and Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6) (All versions < V8.6.9) are affected by CVE-2021-27394.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-27394?

To fix CVE-2021-27394, it is recommended to update Mendix Applications to at least the following versions: V7.23.19 for Mendix 7, V8.17.0 for Mendix 8, V8.12.5 for Mendix 8 (V8.12), and V8.6.9 for Mendix 8 (V8.6).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27394?

More information about CVE-2021-27394 can be found at the following reference link: [https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-875726.pdf](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-875726.pdf).

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