CVE-2021-27215

An issue was discovered in genua genugate before 9.0 Z p19, 9.1.x through 9.6.x before 9.6 p7, and 10.x before 10.1 p4

published March 3, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky authentication flaw lets anyone log into the admin panel as any user, including root! If this doesn’t give you chills, I don’t know what will! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that just hands out keys without checking IDs. Anyone could waltz in and access the penthouse suite without a second glance, which is exactly how this vulnerability operates in genua genugate. An attacker could simply manipulate the login process to gain unauthorized access to the admin panel, effectively running riot with root privileges. This means they could change settings, view sensitive data, or even lock you out entirely! It's a recipe for disaster if left unpatched.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that just hands out keys without checking IDs. Anyone could waltz in and access the penthouse suite without a second glance, which is exactly how this vulnerability operates in genua genugate. This vulnerability occurs because a specific authentication method does not properly validate user credentials during login, allowing attackers to bypass normal authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could simply manipulate the login process to gain unauthorized access to the admin panel, effectively running riot with root privileges. This means they could change settings, view sensitive data, or even lock you out entirely! It's a recipe for disaster if left unpatched. Update genua genugate to versions 9.0 Z p19 or 9.6 p7, or 10.1 p4 and above to close this loophole. Review your authentication methods and ensure that all data checks are in place during user login. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and reclaim control of your admin panel like a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02349 · 83.6th percentile
Published
2021-03-03T15:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAR 15:45Z
    An issue was discovered in genua genugate before 9.0 Z p19, 9.1.x through 9.6.x before 9.6 p7, and 10.x before 10.1 p4
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