CVE-2021-43830: SQL injection in OpenProject

Published Dec 14, 2021
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Updated

OpenProject is a web-based project management software. OpenProject versions >= 12.0.0 are vulnerable to a SQL injection in the budgets module. For authenticated users with the "Edit budgets" permission, the request to reassign work packages to another budget unsufficiently sanitizes user input in the reassigntoid parameter. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 12.0.4. Versions prior to 12.0.0 are not affected. If you're upgrading from an older version, ensure you are upgrading to at least version 12.0.4. If you are unable to upgrade in a timely fashion, the following patch can be applied: https://github.com/opf/openproject/pull/9983.patch

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenProject OpenProject>=12.0.0<12.0.4

Event History

Dec 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43830?

CVE-2021-43830 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43830?

To address CVE-2021-43830, upgrade to OpenProject version 12.0.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-43830?

OpenProject versions 12.0.0 to 12.0.4 are affected by CVE-2021-43830 if the 'Edit budgets' permission is granted to authenticated users.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43830?

CVE-2021-43830 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in the budgets module of OpenProject.

5

What actions can be exploited due to CVE-2021-43830?

An attacker with 'Edit budgets' permission can exploit CVE-2021-43830 to manipulate database queries and potentially access unauthorized data.

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