CVE-2021-36388

Description

In Yellowfin before 9.6.1 it is possible to enumerate and download users profile pictures through an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability exploitable by sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request to the page "MIIAvatarImage.i4".

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.61% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory yellowfinbi.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wiki.yellowfinbi.com/display/yfcurrent/Release+Notes+for+Yellowfin+9#ReleaseNotesforYellowfin9-Yellowfin9.6 release notes vendor advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164515/Yellowfin-Cross-Site-Scripting-Insecure-Direct-Object-Reference.html vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/cyberaz0r/Yellowfin-Multiple-Vulnerabilities/blob/main/README.md third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/15 third party advisory mailing list
https://cyberaz0r.info/2021/10/yellowfin-multiple-vulnerabilities/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36388?
CVE-2021-36388 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36388?
To fix CVE-2021-36388, 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-2021-36388 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-36388 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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