CVE-2021-45097
2.9 · LOWOverview
CVE-2021-45097 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting knime knime_server. It was published on December 16, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.9 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
KNIME Server before 4.12.6 and 4.13.x before 4.13.4 (when installed in unattended mode) keeps the administrator's password in a file without appropriate file access controls, allowing all local users to read its content.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from knime. Update knime_server to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| knime | knime_server | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45097?
CVE-2021-45097 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting knime knime_server. It was published on December 16, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.9 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2021-45097?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-45097?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from knime. Update knime_server to the latest patched version. 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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