CVE-2021-3049: Cortex XSOAR: Improper Authorization of Incident Investigations Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2021
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Updated

An improper authorization vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR server enables an authenticated network-based attacker with investigation read permissions to download files from incident investigations of which they are aware but are not a part of. This issue impacts: All Cortex XSOAR 5.5.0 builds; Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0 builds earlier than 12099345. This issue does not impact Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 versions.

Affected Software

11 affected components
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=5.5.0
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=5.5.0-70066
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=5.5.0-73387
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=5.5.0-75211
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=5.5.0-78518
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=5.5.0-94592
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1016923
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1031903
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1077664
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-848144

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.0Patch 12099345

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3049?

CVE-2021-3049 is an improper authorization vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR server.

2

How does CVE-2021-3049 impact Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR?

CVE-2021-3049 enables an authenticated network-based attacker with investigation read permissions to download files from incident investigations of which they are aware but are not a part of.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3049?

The severity of CVE-2021-3049 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

4

Which versions of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR are affected by CVE-2021-3049?

CVE-2021-3049 impacts all versions of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR 5.5.0, 6.1.0, and their respective subversions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-3049?

To fix CVE-2021-3049, update your Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR server to a patched version.

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