CVE-2021-45915: Critical severity luxcal vulnerability

Published May 24, 2022
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Updated

In LuxSoft LuxCal Web Calendar before 5.2.0, an unauthenticated attacker can manipulate a cookie value. This allows the attacker's session to be authenticated as any registered LuxCal user, including the site administrator.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LuxSoft LuxCal<5.2.0

Event History

May 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is LuxSoft LuxCal Web Calendar before 5.2.0?

LuxSoft LuxCal Web Calendar before 5.2.0 is a web calendar software developed by LuxSoft.

2

What is the vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-45915?

CVE-2021-45915 is a vulnerability in LuxSoft LuxCal Web Calendar before 5.2.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate a cookie value and gain unauthorized access to the system.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-45915?

CVE-2021-45915 has a severity score of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How does CVE-2021-45915 impact LuxSoft LuxCal Web Calendar before 5.2.0?

CVE-2021-45915 allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate a cookie value and authenticate themselves as any registered LuxCal user, including the site administrator.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-45915?

To fix CVE-2021-45915, upgrade to LuxSoft LuxCal Web Calendar version 5.2.0 or above.

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