CVE-2021-39213: IP restriction on GLPI API Bypass with custom header injection

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

GLPI is a free Asset and IT management software package. Starting in version 9.1 and prior to version 9.5.6, GLPI with API Rest enabled is vulnerable to API bypass with custom header injection. This issue is fixed in version 9.5.6. One may disable API Rest as a workaround.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GLPI-PROJECT GLPI>=9.1<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
  2. Configuration

    Disable GLPI REST API as a workaround when running versions starting in 9.1 and prior to 9.5.6.

    GLPI (API Rest) API Rest = disabled

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39213?

CVE-2021-39213 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39213?

To fix CVE-2021-39213, upgrade GLPI to version 9.5.6 or disable the API Rest feature.

3

What versions of GLPI are affected by CVE-2021-39213?

GLPI versions starting from 9.1 to prior 9.5.6 are affected by CVE-2021-39213.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39213?

CVE-2021-39213 is an API bypass vulnerability with custom header injection.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-39213?

Yes, a temporary workaround for CVE-2021-39213 is to disable the API Rest feature.

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