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CVE-2021-36061

5.4 · MEDIUM

Adobe Connect version 11.2.2 (and earlier) is affected by a secure design principles violation vulnerability via the 'pbMode' parameter.

Published Sep 1, 2021CWE-657EPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2021-36061 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 1, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Adobe Connect version 11.2.2 (and earlier) is affected by a secure design principles violation vulnerability via the 'pbMode' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to edit or delete recordings on the Connect environment. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must publish a link of a Connect recording.

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-2021-36061?

CVE-2021-36061 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 1, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-36061?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-36061?

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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