CVE-2021-31602
HighExploitedThe Security Model has different layers of Access Control.
Published Nov 9, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-31602 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Vantara Pentaho (Hitachi), Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence Server (Hitachi).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 2, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vantara Pentaho <=9.1.0.0, Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence Server <=7.1, Vantara Pentaho 9.1.0.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
An issue was discovered in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 9.1 and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server through 7.x. The Security Model has different layers of Access Control. One of these layers is the applicationContext security, which is defined in the applicationContext-spring-security.xml file. The default configuration allows an unauthenticated user with no previous knowledge of the platform settings to extract pieces of information without possessing valid credentials.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 2, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Vantara PentahoHitachi | See advisory | 9.1.0.0 |
| Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence ServerHitachi | See advisory | 7.1 |
Patched Releases
Vantara Pentaho
<=9.1.0.0
Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence Server
<=7.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 9, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 2, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Aug 3, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-31599
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-31600
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-31601
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-31602
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-34684
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 9.1 and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server through 7.x.
Affected: Vantara Pentaho (Hitachi); Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence Server (Hitachi). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 2, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Vantara Pentaho <=9.1.0.0, Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence Server <=7.1, Vantara Pentaho 9.1.0.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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