CVE-2021-45097: Medium severity knime server vulnerability

Published Dec 16, 2021
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Updated

KNIME Server before 4.12.6 and 4.13.x before 4.13.4 (when installed in unattended mode) keeps the administrator's password in a file without appropriate file access controls, allowing all local users to read its content.

Affected Software

2 affected components
KNIME KNIME Server<=4.12.5
KNIME KNIME Server>=4.13<4.13.4

Event History

Dec 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-45097.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-45097?

The severity level of CVE-2021-45097 is medium with a score of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-45097?

KNIME Server versions before 4.12.6 and 4.13.x before 4.13.4 (when installed in unattended mode) are affected.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to read the administrator's password stored in an insecurely protected file.

5

Are there any references related to this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/dawid-czarnecki/public-vulnerabilities/tree/master/KNIME/CVE-weak-file-permission) and [Reference 2](https://zigrin.com/advisories/knime-server-weak-file-permissions/).

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