CVE-2021-3858 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the details of CVE-2021-3858, a Medium severity vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it allowing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A detailed overview of the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it.
Understanding CVE-2021-3858
What is CVE-2021-3858?
snipe/snipe-it is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions.
The Impact of CVE-2021-3858
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.3 (Medium severity) and requires user interaction for exploitation, posing a risk of low availability impact.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-3858
Vulnerability Description
The CSRF vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it can be exploited by attackers to manipulate actions on behalf of authenticated users.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects versions of snipe/snipe-it less than 5.3.0.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can craft malicious requests to trick users into executing unintended actions on the vulnerable application.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to update snipe/snipe-it to version 5.3.0 or higher to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing CSRF tokens, security headers, and conducting regular security audits can enhance the overall security posture.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security patches and updates released by snipe/snipe-it to address vulnerabilities promptly.