CVE-2021-36802: Akaunting DoS via User-Controlled 'locale' Variable
First published: Wed Aug 04 2021(Updated: )
Akaunting version 2.1.12 and earlier suffers from a denial-of-service issue that is triggered by setting a malformed 'locale' variable and sending it in an otherwise normal HTTP POST request. This issue was fixed in version 2.1.13 of the product.
Credit: cve@rapid7.con
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Akaunting Akaunting | <=2.1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36802.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36802?
The severity of CVE-2021-36802 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2021-36802 affect Akaunting?
CVE-2021-36802 affects Akaunting versions 2.1.12 and earlier.
How can the denial-of-service issue in Akaunting be triggered?
The denial-of-service issue in Akaunting can be triggered by setting a malformed 'locale' variable and sending it in an otherwise normal HTTP POST request.
Has CVE-2021-36802 been fixed?
Yes, CVE-2021-36802 has been fixed in version 2.1.13 of Akaunting.
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