CVE-2021-42562: High severity mitre caldera vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It does not properly segregate user privileges, resulting in non-admin users having access to read and modify configuration or other components that should only be accessible by admin users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MITRE CALDERA<=2.8.1

Event History

Jan 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42562?

CVE-2021-42562 is a vulnerability discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1 that allows non-admin users to access and modify configuration or other components that should only be accessible by admin users.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-42562?

CVE-2021-42562 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42562?

CALDERA version 2.8.1 is affected by CVE-2021-42562.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42562?

To fix CVE-2021-42562, update CALDERA to a version that properly segregates user privileges.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42562?

For more information about CVE-2021-42562, you can refer to the MITRE CALDERA GitHub repository and the MITRE CALDERA releases page.

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