CVE-2021-34802: High severity neo4j vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2021
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Updated

A failure in resetting the security context in some transaction actions in Neo4j Graph Database 4.2 and 4.3 could allow authenticated users to execute commands with elevated privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Neo4j Graph Databse=4.2
Neo4j Graph Databse=4.3

Event History

Jul 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34802?

CVE-2021-34802 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34802?

To fix CVE-2021-34802, upgrade to Neo4j Graph Database version 4.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-34802?

CVE-2021-34802 affects users of Neo4j Graph Database versions 4.2 and 4.3.

4

What actions could be exploited in CVE-2021-34802?

Authenticated users could exploit CVE-2021-34802 by executing commands with elevated privileges.

5

When was CVE-2021-34802 disclosed?

CVE-2021-34802 was disclosed publicly in June 2021.

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