CVE-2021-46561 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

CVE-2021-46561 relates to a vulnerability in the CVE Services API version 1.1.1 that allows an organizational administrator to transfer a user account to a different organization, leading to unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2021-46561

What is CVE-2021-46561?

The vulnerability in the CVE Services API version 1.1.1 permits an organizational administrator to move a user account to a different organization, potentially granting unintended access within the new organization.

The Impact of CVE-2021-46561

The vulnerability enables unauthorized access within the context of a new organization, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized actions by malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-46561

Vulnerability Description

The flaw exists in controller/org.controller/org.controller.js in the CVE Services API 1.1.1 before commit 5c50baf3bda28133a3bc90b854765a64fb538304, allowing the unauthorized transfer of user accounts between organizations.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions prior to commit 5c50baf3bda28133a3bc90b854765a64fb538304

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an organizational administrator to transfer user accounts to unauthorized organizations, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Organizations should update to the latest version (commit 5c50baf3bda28133a3bc90b854765a64fb538304) to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor user account transfers for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access controls to limit administrator capabilities.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply regular updates and security patches to ensure the CVE Services API is protected against known vulnerabilities.