CVE-2021-44877 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Dalmark Systems Systeam 2.22.8 build 1724 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure.

Understanding CVE-2021-44877

What is CVE-2021-44877?

Dalmark Systems Systeam 2.22.8 build 1724 has a broken access control vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the system.

The Impact of CVE-2021-44877

The vulnerability can result in sensitive information exposure, particularly if the tenant has smtp credentials set, leading to the disclosure of full credential information.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-44877

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability resides in the system's usage of a temporary generated token for consuming API resources.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit an API endpoint to create a temporary JWT token linked to the correct tenant before authentication.
This allows the attacker to request system configuration parameters through direct API requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dalmark Systems Systeam 2.22.8 build 1724
Vendor: Dalmark Systems
Version: 2.22.8 build 1724

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers leverage the broken access control vulnerability to generate temporary JWT tokens and access system configuration parameters.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access control mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive API endpoints.
Regularly monitor and review API requests for unusual or unauthorized activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure authentication practices and the importance of protecting sensitive credentials.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Dalmark Systems to address the access control vulnerability.