CVE-2021-3044 is a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xsoar
Published on June 22, 2021
Cortex XSOAR: Unauthorized Usage of the REST API
An improper authorization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR enables a remote unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Cortex XSOAR server to perform unauthorized actions through the REST API. This issue impacts: Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0 builds later than 1016923 and earlier than 1271064; Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 builds earlier than 1271065. This issue does not impact Cortex XSOAR 5.5.0, Cortex XSOAR 6.0.0, Cortex XSOAR 6.0.1, or Cortex XSOAR 6.0.2 versions. All Cortex XSOAR instances hosted by Palo Alto Networks are upgraded to resolve this vulnerability. No additional action is required for these instances.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-3044 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Timeline
Initial publication
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2021-3044 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-3044
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Affected Versions
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR:- Version 5.5.0 all is unaffected.
- Version 6.0.0 all is unaffected.
- Version 6.0.1 all is unaffected.
- Version 6.0.2 all is unaffected.
- Version 1016923 and below 6.1.0* is affected.
- Version 6.2.0 and below 1271065 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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