CVE-2021-41564 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2021-41564 impacting Tad Honor versions <=1.46. Discover the impact, mitigation steps, and how to prevent unauthorized article deletion on your system.
Tad Honor viewing book list function is vulnerable to authorization bypass, allowing remote attackers to delete articles without logging in.
Understanding CVE-2021-41564
Tad Honor - Improper Authorization vulnerability impacting versions <=1.46.
What is CVE-2021-41564?
- Authorization bypass vulnerability in Tad Honor allows remote attackers to delete articles without authentication.
The Impact of CVE-2021-41564
- CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Low impact on confidentiality and integrity
- No privileges required for exploitation
- Attack complexity is low
Technical Details of CVE-2021-41564
The technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability Type: Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
- Tad Honor allows deletion of articles via unauthorized access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Tad Honor
- Vendor: Tad
- Vulnerable Versions: <=1.46
Exploitation Mechanism
- Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability by utilizing special parameters to delete articles without authentication.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Tad Honor to version 1.47
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Implement proper access control measures
Patching and Updates
- Apply vendor-provided patches and updates promptly