CVE-2021-34574 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

This CVE-2021-34574 affects products from MB connect line and Helmholz, allowing an authenticated attacker to change their password in a way that violates the password policy. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 2.11.2.

Understanding CVE-2021-20657

This CVE impacts various products from MB connect line and Helmholz, enabling an attacker to evade password policies.

What is CVE-2021-34574?

In MB connect line's mymbCONNECT24, mbCONNECT24, and Helmholz's myREX24 and myREX24.virtual up to version 2.11.2, an authenticated attacker can change their password in a way that does not comply with the password policy.

The Impact of CVE-2021-34574

The vulnerability poses a medium severity threat with a CVSS base score of 4.3. It requires low privileges and user interaction, allowing an attacker to modify passwords.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-34574

This section explores the vulnerability in detail.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to intercept and modify requests to change their password, evading the password policy.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products affected include mymbCONNECT24, mbCONNECT24 by MB connect line, and myREX24, myREX24.virtual by Helmholz up to version 2.11.2.

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability by modifying the request sent to the server to change their password.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2021-34574.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users are advised to update the affected products to version 2.12.1 to mitigate this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong password policies, conduct regular security assessments, and monitor system logs to detect and prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patch releases from MB connect line and Helmholz to ensure the protection of your systems.