CVE-2021-37549

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2021.1.11111, sandboxing in workflows was insufficient

published August 6, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky gap in sandboxing exists in JetBrains YouTrack before version 2021.1.11111! This means workflows could potentially slip past security checks, like a party crasher blending in with the guests. ๐ŸŽ‰ Think of it like a restaurant where some tables are guarded by a bouncer, but the bouncer is on a coffee break. As a result, anyone could waltz in and mix up orders without anyone noticing! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could manipulate workflows or access restricted data. This could lead to unauthorized changes or data leaks, making it essential to patch up!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where some tables are guarded by a bouncer, but the bouncer is on a coffee break. As a result, anyone could waltz in and mix up orders without anyone noticing! The vulnerability arises from insufficient sandboxing in workflows, allowing potentially harmful actions to execute unchecked within the application environment.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could manipulate workflows or access restricted data. This could lead to unauthorized changes or data leaks, making it essential to patch up! Upgrade JetBrains YouTrack to version 2021.1.11111 or later to close this security gap. Additionally, review your workflows to ensure security best practices are in place. ๐Ÿ”’ You can tackle this head-on! Follow these steps and keep your YouTrack environment safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01346 ยท 71.2th percentile
Published
2021-08-06T13:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 13:26Z
    In JetBrains YouTrack before 2021.1.11111, sandboxing in workflows was insufficient
    cvelistv5