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CVE-2021-40875

7.5 · HIGH

Improper Access Control in Gurock TestRail versions < 7.2.0.3014 resulted in sensitive information exposure.

Published Sep 22, 2021CWE-425EPSS 47.49%

Overview

CVE-2021-40875 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper Access Control in Gurock TestRail versions < 7.2.0.3014 resulted in sensitive information exposure. A threat actor can access the /files.md5 file on the client side of a Gurock TestRail application, disclosing a full list of application files and the corresponding file paths. The corresponding file paths can be tested, and in some cases, result in the disclosure of hardcoded credentials, API keys, or other sensitive data.

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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/164270/Gurock-Testrail-7.2.0.3014-Improper-Access-Control.htmlGitHubgithub.com/SakuraSamuraii/derailedRefjohnjhacking.com/blog/cve-2021-40875/Refwww.gurock.com/testrail/tour/enterprise-editionRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/164270/Gurock-Testrail-7.2.0.3014-Improper-Access-Control.htmlGitHubgithub.com/SakuraSamuraii/derailedRefjohnjhacking.com/blog/cve-2021-40875/Refwww.gurock.com/testrail/tour/enterprise-edition

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40875?

CVE-2021-40875 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-40875?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40875?

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-2021-40875?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-40875 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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