What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36232?

CVE-2021-36232 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-36232?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-36232. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Mik Starlight CVE-2021-36232

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2021-08-31 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Mik Starlight

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

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:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 31, 2021 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Improper Authorization in multiple functions in MIK.starlight 7.9.5.24363 allows an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges.

AnalysisAI

Improper Authorization in multiple functions in MIK.starlight 7.9.5.24363 allows an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Improper Authorization in multiple functions in MIK.starlight 7.9.5.24363 allows an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges. Affected products include: Unit4 Mik.Starlight.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.