What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-20179?

CVE-2021-20179 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-20179?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-20179. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Dogtagpki CVE-2021-20179

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2021-03-15 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Dogtagpki Certificate System Enterprise Linux Fedora

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 15, 2021 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

A flaw was found in pki-core. An attacker who has successfully compromised a key could use this flaw to renew the corresponding certificate over and over again, as long as it is not explicitly revoked. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in pki-core. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A flaw was found in pki-core. An attacker who has successfully compromised a key could use this flaw to renew the corresponding certificate over and over again, as long as it is not explicitly revoked. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity. Affected products include: Dogtagpki, Redhat Certificate System, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.