Learn about CVE-2021-36723, a Medium severity vulnerability in Emuse's eServices / eNvoice, exposing private personal information due to lack of identification mechanisms and predictable IDs.
A detailed overview of the Emuse - eServices / eNvoice Exposure Of Private Personal Information vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2021-36723
This section delves into the specifics of the CVE-2021-36723 vulnerability affecting Emuse's eServices / eNvoice.
What is CVE-2021-36723?
The vulnerability exposes private personal information due to the lack of identification mechanisms and predictable IDs, allowing attackers to scrape all files on the service.
The Impact of CVE-2021-36723
With a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium severity), the vulnerability's confidentiality impact is high, while the integrity impact is low. It requires user interaction and has a local attack vector.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-36723
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Vulnerability Description
The exposure of private personal information results from the absence of secure identification mechanisms and the predictability of IDs, enabling file scraping by malicious actors.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects Emuse's eServices / eNvoice production version.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by leveraging the lack of robust identification processes and the predictable nature of IDs to access sensitive data.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations should apply security patches and implement additional security mechanisms to mitigate the risk of data exposure.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enhance security posture by regularly updating systems, employing strong authentication mechanisms, and monitoring for unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely application of security patches and system updates to safeguard against known vulnerabilities.