What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-45232?

CVE-2021-45232 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 85.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-45232?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-45232. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 85.9%.

Apisix Dashboard CVE-2021-45232

CRITICAL

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2021-12-27 security@apache.org

Apache Authentication Bypass Apisix Dashboard

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 27, 2021 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework droplet on the basis of framework gin, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework droplet, but some API directly use the interface of framework gin thus bypassing the authentication.

AnalysisAI

In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework droplet on the basis of framework gin, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework droplet on the basis of framework gin, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework droplet, but some API directly use the interface of framework gin thus bypassing the authentication. Affected products include: Apache Apisix Dashboard. Version information: before 2.10.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.