CVE-2021-45232

security vulnerability on unauthorized access.

Description

In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Implement one of the following mitigation techniques: 1. Upgrade to release 2.10.1 2. Change the default username and password, restrict the source IP to access the Apache APISIX Dashboard

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 94.07% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX Dashboard
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5 vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45232?
CVE-2021-45232 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-45232?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-45232: Implement one of the following mitigation techniques: 1. Upgrade to release 2.10.1 2. Change the default username and password, restrict the source IP to access the Apache APISIX Dashboard
Is CVE-2021-45232 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-45232 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-45232?
CVE-2021-45232 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX Dashboard.
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