7.3
CWE
444
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-42791

First published: Fri Jan 28 2022(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in VeridiumID VeridiumAD 2.5.3.0. The HTTP request to trigger push notifications for VeridiumAD enrolled users does not enforce proper access control. A user can trigger push notifications for any other user. The text contained in the push notification can also be modified. If a user who receives the notification accepts it, then the user who triggered the notification can obtain the accepting user's login certificate.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VeridiumID=2.5.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-42791?

    CVE-2021-42791 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized push notification access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-42791?

    To fix CVE-2021-42791, ensure that proper access control measures are implemented to restrict push notification requests to authorized users.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-42791 have on user security?

    CVE-2021-42791 allows an attacker to send unauthorized push notifications to any user, compromising user privacy and potentially spreading misinformation.

  • Is CVE-2021-42791 specific to any version of VeridiumAD?

    Yes, CVE-2021-42791 specifically affects VeridiumAD version 2.5.3.0.

  • Can CVE-2021-42791 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-42791 can be exploited remotely as it involves HTTP requests that do not require authentication for triggering notifications.

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