CVE-2021-30164: Critical severity redmine vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

Redmine before 4.0.8 and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows attackers to bypass the addissuenotes permission requirement by leveraging the Issues API.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Redmine Redmine<4.0.8
Redmine Redmine>=4.1.0<4.1.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-30164.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-30164?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-30164 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-30164 allow attackers to bypass the add_issue_notes permission requirement?

CVE-2021-30164 allows attackers to bypass the add_issue_notes permission requirement by leveraging the Issues API.

4

Which versions of Redmine are affected by CVE-2021-30164?

Redmine versions before 4.0.8 and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 are affected by CVE-2021-30164.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-30164?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-30164. Users should update to Redmine version 4.0.8 or 4.1.2.

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