CVE-2023-34218CWE-863

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.05 bypass of permission checks allowing to perform admin actions was possible

Critical · published May 31, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty bypass in JetBrains TeamCity can let users perform admin actions without the right permissions! Think of it like a VIP lounge at a concert where someone sneaks in without a ticket — while everyone else is queued and checked, they waltz right past security to access everything! This flaw could allow unauthorized users to perform administrative actions, potentially leading to devastating consequences like data breaches, disrupted workflows, or even complete control over your CI/CD pipelines! Taking control of admin functionalities with no permission checks is a serious risk that could compromise your entire development environment.

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP lounge at a concert where someone sneaks in without a ticket — while everyone else is queued and checked, they waltz right past security to access everything! In JetBrains TeamCity before version 2023.05, a failure in permission checks allows users to bypass restrictions and execute admin-level actions, making it a critical vulnerability that could be exploited easily by someone with access.

What to do

This flaw could allow unauthorized users to perform administrative actions, potentially leading to devastating consequences like data breaches, disrupted workflows, or even complete control over your CI/CD pipelines! Taking control of admin functionalities with no permission checks is a serious risk that could compromise your entire development environment. To protect your environment, update JetBrains TeamCity to the latest version (2023.05 or later) immediately. Additionally, review your user roles and permissions to ensure proper access control. Don't skip this — it's essential! You've got this! Stay proactive and patch up to keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00593 · 47.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization
Published
2023-05-31T13:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAY 13:03Z
    In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.05 bypass of permission checks allowing to perform admin actions was possible
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