CVE-2021-42026: Medium severity mendix vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2021
·
Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.13), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.6.2). Applications built with affected versions of Mendix Studio Pro do not properly control read access for certain client actions. This could allow authenticated attackers to retrieve the changedDate attribute of arbitrary objects, even when they don't have read access to them.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mendix Mendix>=8.0.0<8.18.13
Mendix Mendix>=9.0.0<9.6.2

Event History

Nov 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42026?

CVE-2021-42026 is a vulnerability identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.13) and Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.6.2).

2

How does CVE-2021-42026 impact Mendix Applications?

CVE-2021-42026 allows unauthorized users to gain read access to certain client actions in Mendix Applications.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42026?

CVE-2021-42026 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42026 in my Mendix Applications?

To fix CVE-2021-42026, you should update your Mendix Applications to versions V8.18.13 or V9.6.2 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42026?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42026 in the reference document at https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-779699.pdf.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203