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CVE-2021-42562

HighPublished

An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It does not properly segregate user privileges, resulting in non-admin users having access to read and modify...

Published: Jan 12, 2022
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

8.1/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 66.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It does not properly segregate user privileges, resulting in non-admin users having access to read and modify configuration or other components that should only be accessible by admin users.

Sources

CVE-2021-42562PoC
CVE-2021-42562: Improper Access Control in MITRE Caldera

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