CVE-2021-42079: SSRF vulnerability in OSNEXUS QuantaStor before 6.0.0.355

Published Jul 10, 2023
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Updated

An authenticated administrator is able to prepare an alert that is able to execute an SSRF attack. This is exclusively with POST requests.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OSNEXUS QuantaStor<6.0.0.355

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to the latest version of OSNEXUS QuantaStor.

Event History

Jul 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42079?

CVE-2021-42079 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated administrator to prepare an alert that can execute a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack exclusively with POST requests.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2021-42079?

Osnexus Quantastor up to version 6.0.0.355 is affected by CVE-2021-42079.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-42079?

CVE-2021-42079 has a severity rating of medium (4/10).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42079?

To fix CVE-2021-42079, apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Osnexus Quantastor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42079?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42079 at the following references: [https://www.divd.nl/DIVD-2021-00020](https://www.divd.nl/DIVD-2021-00020), [https://www.wbsec.nl/osnexus](https://www.wbsec.nl/osnexus), [https://www.osnexus.com/products/software-defined-storage](https://www.osnexus.com/products/software-defined-storage).

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