CWE
444
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-45468

First published: Fri Jan 14 2022(Updated: )

Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) before 2021-12-23 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to use "Content-Encoding: gzip" to evade WAF security controls and send malicious HTTP POST requests to web servers behind the WAF.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Imperva SecureSphere WAF<2021-12-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45468?

    CVE-2021-45468 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass security controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-45468?

    To remediate CVE-2021-45468, update your Imperva Web Application Firewall to a version released after December 23, 2021.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-45468 have on my web applications?

    CVE-2021-45468 allows attackers to send malicious HTTP POST requests, potentially compromising the security of your web applications.

  • Can CVE-2021-45468 be exploited without authentication?

    Yes, CVE-2021-45468 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

  • Which versions of Imperva Web Application Firewall are affected by CVE-2021-45468?

    CVE-2021-45468 affects all versions of Imperva Web Application Firewall prior to December 23, 2021.

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