CVE-2021-3049 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2021-3049, an improper authorization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, allowing unauthorized access to incident investigation files.
An improper authorization vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR server enables an authenticated network-based attacker to download files from incident investigations they are aware of but not involved in.
Understanding CVE-2021-3049
This CVE refers to an improper authorization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSOAR product, impacting certain versions.
What is CVE-2021-3049?
The vulnerability allows a network-based attacker with investigation read permissions to download files from incident investigations they are aware of but not part of.
The Impact of CVE-2021-3049
The impact includes unauthorized access to sensitive data within incident investigations.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-3049
This section provides more detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability occurs in all Cortex XSOAR 5.5.0 builds and Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0 builds earlier than 12099345.
Affected Systems and Versions
Cortex XSOAR versions 5.5.0 and 6.1.0 builds before 12099345 are affected.
Exploitation Mechanism
Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
To mitigate the risk of exploitation, immediate steps and long-term security practices are essential.
Immediate Steps to Take
Upgrade to Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0 build 12099345 or later versions.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement strict access controls and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
No updates are available for Cortex XSOAR 5.5.0 affected by this vulnerability.