CVE-2021-46270 : What You Need to Know

JFrog Artifactory before 7.31.10 is susceptible to Broken Access Control, allowing a project admin user to view all repository names due to inadequate permission validation.

Understanding CVE-2021-46270

What is CVE-2021-46270?

CVE-2021-46270 is a vulnerability in JFrog Artifactory versions prior to 7.31.10 that enables project admin users to list all available repository names by exploiting insufficient permission validation.

The Impact of CVE-2021-46270

This vulnerability has a low severity base score of 2.7 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1) with low confidentiality impact. It requires high privileges for exploitation, with a low attack complexity.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-46270

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from Broken Access Control in JFrog Artifactory, allowing unauthorized access to repository names beyond the user's intended permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: JFrog Artifactory
Vendor: JFrog
Vulnerable Versions: JFrog Artifactory versions earlier than 7.31.10

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit involves a project admin user leveraging inadequate permission validation to list all repository names, breaching the intended access control limits.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 7.31.10 or later of JFrog Artifactory to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor access control settings and permissions to prevent unauthorized access to repository names.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address access control issues.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access based on their defined roles and responsibilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by JFrog to address known vulnerabilities and enhance overall system security.