CVE-2021-27394

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 7
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.12)
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6)
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-875726.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27394?
CVE-2021-27394 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27394?
To fix CVE-2021-27394, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-27394 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27394 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27394?
CVE-2021-27394 affects Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 7, Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8, Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.12), Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (V8.6), Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9.
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