CVE-2021-41148 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover how CVE-2021-41148 impacts Tuleap Open ALM versions < 11.16.99.173 and 11.16-6/11.15-8 of Enterprise Edition. Learn about the SQL injection risk and mitigation steps.
Tuleap Open ALM prior to version 11.16.99.173 and specific versions of Enterprise Edition are vulnerable to blind SQL injections through the CI widget.
Understanding CVE-2021-41148
Tuleap Open ALM allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries through the CI widget on the personal dashboard in specific versions.
What is CVE-2021-41148?
CVE-2021-41148 affects Tuleap Open ALM before version 11.16.99.173 and certain Enterprise Edition versions, enabling attackers to perform blind SQL injections via the CI widget.
The Impact of CVE-2021-41148
- CVSS Base Score: 8.8 (High)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
- Scope: Unchanged
- This vulnerability poses a high risk due to the potential for unauthorized SQL query execution.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-41148
Tuleap's vulnerability to blind SQL injections through the CI widget requires understanding of its description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanisms.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to insert arbitrary SQL queries by leveraging the CI widget, opening the door to data breaches and unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Tuleap versions < 11.16.99.173
- Tuleap Enterprise Edition versions >= 11.16-1, < 11.16-6
- Tuleap Enterprise Edition versions >= 11.15-1, < 11.15-8
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by adding the CI widget to their personal dashboard, enabling the execution of unauthorized SQL queries.
Mitigation and Prevention
Taking immediate steps and adopting long-term security practices can help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2021-41148.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Tuleap to version 11.16.99.173 or above.
- Avoid adding untrusted widgets to personal dashboards.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and review widget permissions.
- Conduct security training to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply the provided patch in Tuleap Community Edition 11.16.99.173, Tuleap Enterprise Edition 11.16-6, and 11.15-8 to eliminate this vulnerability.