CVE-2021-28171CWE-522

Vangene deltaFlow E-platform - Broken Authentication

Critical · published April 6, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky tweak to a user's Cookie can grant attackers privileged permissions on the Vangene deltaFlow E-platform! Think of it as a restaurant that doesn't check IDs at the door — anyone could walk in and start acting like the head chef, changing orders and running the kitchen without any verification! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over privileged functions, allowing them to manipulate data, access sensitive information, or even disrupt services entirely. This kind of unauthorized access is absolutely devastating and could lead to serious data breaches or system failures.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that doesn't check IDs at the door — anyone could walk in and start acting like the head chef, changing orders and running the kitchen without any verification! This vulnerability arises from the deltaFlow E-platform's inadequate validation of user-supplied data in Cookies, allowing attackers to forge requests that the server accepts as legitimate, thus granting unauthorized permissions remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over privileged functions, allowing them to manipulate data, access sensitive information, or even disrupt services entirely. This kind of unauthorized access is absolutely devastating and could lead to serious data breaches or system failures. To mitigate this threat, patch the deltaFlow E-platform to the latest version as soon as possible. Additionally, implement strict validation checks on user data in Cookies and ensure proper session management practices are followed to reduce exposure. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your platform and keep those unwanted intruders out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01180 · 67.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-522 · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Published
2021-04-06T11:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 APR 11:20Z
    Vangene deltaFlow E-platform - Broken Authentication
    cvelistv5