CVE-2021-37153: Critical severity ForgeRock Access Management vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

ForgeRock Access Management (AM) before 7.0.2, when configured with Active Directory as the Identity Store, has an authentication-bypass issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ForgeRock Access Management>=6.0.0<7.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ForgeRock Access Management (AM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.2

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37153?

CVE-2021-37153 is a vulnerability in ForgeRock Access Management (AM) before 7.0.2 that allows an attacker to bypass authentication when AM is configured with Active Directory as the Identity Store.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-37153?

CVE-2021-37153 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is affected by CVE-2021-37153?

ForgeRock Access Management versions before 7.0.2, when configured with Active Directory as the Identity Store, are affected by CVE-2021-37153.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-37153?

To fix CVE-2021-37153, upgrade ForgeRock Access Management to version 7.0.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-37153?

More information about CVE-2021-37153 can be found at the following URLs: [link1](https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a55763454) and [link2](https://www.forgerock.com/platform/access-management).

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