CVE-2021-39209: Bypassable CSRF protection

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

GLPI is a free Asset and IT management software package. In versions prior to 9.5.6, a user who is logged in to GLPI can bypass Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection in many places. This could allow a malicious actor to perform many actions on GLPI. This issue is fixed in version 9.5.6. There are no workarounds aside from upgrading.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GLPI-PROJECT GLPI<9.5.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GLPI to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.5.6

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39209?

CVE-2021-39209 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized actions within GLPI.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39209?

To fix CVE-2021-39209, update GLPI to version 9.5.6 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-39209?

Exploiting CVE-2021-39209 could allow a malicious user to bypass CSRF protections and perform unauthorized actions on the GLPI system.

4

Which versions of GLPI are affected by CVE-2021-39209?

All versions of GLPI prior to 9.5.6 are affected by CVE-2021-39209.

5

Is CVE-2021-39209 a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2021-39209 is a vulnerability that allows CSRF protection to be bypassed.

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