CVE-2021-32624: Private Field data leak

Published May 24, 2021
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Updated

Keystone 5 is an open source CMS platform to build Node.js applications. This security advisory relates to a newly discovered capability in our query infrastructure to directly or indirectly expose the values of private fields, bypassing the configured access control. This is an access control related oracle attack in that the attack method guides an attacker during their attempt to reveal information they do not have access to. The complexity of completing the attack is limited by some length-dependent behaviors and the fidelity of the exposed information. Under some circumstances, field values or field value meta data can be determined, despite the field or list having read access control configured. If you use private fields or lists, you may be impacted. No patches exist at this time. There are no workarounds at this time

Affected Software

1 affected component
KeystoneJS Keystone-5 Node.js<=19.3.2

Event History

May 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32624?

CVE-2021-32624 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose private fields.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32624?

To fix CVE-2021-32624, update Keystone 5 to version 19.3.3 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

3

What does CVE-2021-32624 affect?

CVE-2021-32624 affects Keystone 5 versions up to and including 19.3.2.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2021-32624?

CVE-2021-32624 allows attackers to bypass access controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-32624?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2021-32624 other than applying the recommended updates.

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