Vulnerability · Published Apr 16, 2021 · Assigned by siemens

CVE-2021-27394

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity privilege mismanagement in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 from Siemens. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 73% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 27.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.19), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.17.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.12) (All versions < V8.12.5), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6) (All versions < V8.6.9), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.0.5). Authenticated, non-administrative users could modify their privileges by manipulating the user role under certain circumstances, allowing them to gain administrative privileges.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Mendix Applications using Mendix 7	All versions < V7.23.19
Siemens	Mendix Applications using Mendix 8	All versions < V8.17.0
Siemens	Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.12)	All versions < V8.12.5
Siemens	Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6)	All versions < V8.6.9
Siemens	Mendix Applications using Mendix 9	All versions < V9.0.5

Weakness: CWE-269

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-875726.pdf x_refsource_MISC