Insider Threat Management Server Authorization Bypass, CVE-2021-27900
Advisory ID: PFPT-SA-2021-0005
The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is missing an authorization check on several pages in the Web Console. This enables a view-only user to change any configuration setting and delete any registered agents. All versions before 7.11.1 are affected.
Vulnerability Information
This vulnerability is identified by CVE-2021-27900. Proofpoint has released patches to address this issue.
This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.1:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Fixed Software
Proofpoint has released fixes in versions 7.9.3, 7.10.3, and 7.11.1.
The fixed software versions are now available through the customer support portal.
URL
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0005
Revision History
| Version | Description | Section | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Initial release | April 6, 2021 |
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