CVE-2021-31868

Rapid7 Nexpose Security Console Ticket Access Authentication Vulnerability

Description

Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.6.95 and earlier allows authenticated users of the Security Console to view and edit any ticket in the legacy ticketing feature, regardless of the assignment of the ticket. This issue was resolved in version 6.6.96, released on August 4, 2021.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Rapid7 Nexpose
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20210804/ release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31868?
CVE-2021-31868 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-31868?
To fix CVE-2021-31868, 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-2021-31868 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-31868 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-2021-31868?
CVE-2021-31868 affects Rapid7 Nexpose.
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