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CVE-2021-28122

9.8 · CRITICAL

A request-validation issue was discovered in Open5GS 2.1.3 through 2.2.x before 2.2.1.

Published Mar 10, 2021CWE-306EPSS 3.96%

Overview

CVE-2021-28122 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 10, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A request-validation issue was discovered in Open5GS 2.1.3 through 2.2.x before 2.2.1. The WebUI component allows an unauthenticated user to use a crafted HTTP API request to create, read, update, or delete entries in the subscriber database. For example, new administrative users can be added. The issue occurs because Express is not set up to require authentication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28122?

CVE-2021-28122 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 10, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-28122?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-28122?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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