CVE-2021-22891CWE-862

A missing authorization vulnerability exists in Citrix ShareFile Storage Zones Controller before 5.7.3, 5.8.3, 5.9.3, 5.10.1 and 5.11.18 may allow…

published May 27, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing authorization check in Citrix ShareFile Storage Zones Controller could leave the door wide open for unauthorized access—no password required! 🔑 Think of it like a hotel front desk that hands out room keys without asking for ID. Anyone could walk in and access sensitive information just by claiming they belong there! 🏨 This vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely compromise the Storage Zones Controller, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized actions within the system. If exploited, they might steal sensitive files, change settings, or wreak havoc without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel front desk that hands out room keys without asking for ID. Anyone could walk in and access sensitive information just by claiming they belong there! 🏨 The flaw exists in versions prior to 5.7.3, 5.8.3, 5.9.3, 5.10.1, and 5.11.18, where the lack of an authorization mechanism allows unauthenticated users to gain access to the Storage Zones Controller's functions.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely compromise the Storage Zones Controller, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized actions within the system. If exploited, they might steal sensitive files, change settings, or wreak havoc without breaking a sweat! To protect your system, upgrade to at least version 5.7.3 or any of the listed fixed versions immediately. Implement strict access controls and review your configuration to ensure authorization checks are enforced. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your ShareFile environment in no time! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01081 · 64.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2021-05-27T11:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAY 11:15Z
    A missing authorization vulnerability exists in Citrix ShareFile Storage Zones Controller before 5.7.3, 5.8.3, 5.9.3, 5.10.1 and 5.11.18 may allow…
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