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CVE-2021-32792

3.1 · LOW

mod_auth_openidc is an authentication/authorization module for the Apache 2.x HTTP server that functions as an OpenID Connect Relying Party, authenticating users against an OpenID Connect Provider.

Published Jul 26, 2021CWE-79EPSS 1.51%

Overview

CVE-2021-32792 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 26, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

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

Technical description

mod_auth_openidc is an authentication/authorization module for the Apache 2.x HTTP server that functions as an OpenID Connect Relying Party, authenticating users against an OpenID Connect Provider. In mod_auth_openidc before version 2.4.9, there is an XSS vulnerability in when using `OIDCPreservePost On`.

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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/zmartzone/mod_auth_openidc/commit/00c315cb0c8ab77c67be4a2ac08a71a83ac58751GitHubgithub.com/zmartzone/mod_auth_openidc/commit/55ea0a085290cd2c8cdfdd960a230cbc38ba8b56GitHubgithub.com/zmartzone/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.4.9GitHubgithub.com/zmartzone/mod_auth_openidc/security/advisories/GHSA-458c-7pwg-3j7jReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00034.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FZVF6BSJLRQZ7PFFR4X5JSU6KUJYNOCU/Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QXAWKPT5LXZSUTFSJ6IWSZC7RMYYQXQD/Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlGitHubgithub.com/zmartzone/mod_auth_openidc/commit/00c315cb0c8ab77c67be4a2ac08a71a83ac58751GitHubgithub.com/zmartzone/mod_auth_openidc/commit/55ea0a085290cd2c8cdfdd960a230cbc38ba8b56

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32792?

CVE-2021-32792 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 26, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2021-32792?

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

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-32792?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-32792?

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