CVE-2021-45232
security vulnerability on unauthorized access.
- Published
- Dec 27, 2021
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- apache
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HHigh · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 99.7%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.
Sources
11- CVE-2021-45232Scanner
Proof-of-concept scanner for CVE-2021-45232, targeting unauthenticated API access and default credentials in Apache APISIX Dashboard.
- CVE-2021-45232-RCEScanner
Multithreaded batch vulnerability scanner for CVE-2021-45232, targeting Apache APISIX Dashboard RCE with FOFA query support.
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2021-45232, an unauthorized access vulnerability in Apache APISIX Dashboard allowing export/import of admin configuration via API endpoints.
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