4.3
MEDIUM
CVE-2021-3987
Calibre-Web Improper Permission Control Vulnerability
Description

An improper access control vulnerability exists in janeczku/calibre-web. The affected version allows users without public shelf permissions to create public shelves. The vulnerability is due to the `create_shelf` method in `shelf.py` not verifying if the user has the necessary permissions to create a public shelf. This issue can lead to unauthorized actions being performed by users.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 15, 2024, 11:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 19, 2024, 3:44 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

1.4

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-3987 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Janeczku calibre-web
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-3987.

URL Resource
https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/bcdc97641447965af486964537f3821f47b28874 Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/29fcc091-87b6-43bc-ab4b-3c0bec3f71df Exploit

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-3987 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-3987 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 19, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/bcdc97641447965af486964537f3821f47b28874 No Types Assigned https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/bcdc97641447965af486964537f3821f47b28874 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://huntr.com/bounties/29fcc091-87b6-43bc-ab4b-3c0bec3f71df No Types Assigned https://huntr.com/bounties/29fcc091-87b6-43bc-ab4b-3c0bec3f71df Exploit
    Added CWE NIST CWE-862
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:janeczku:calibre-web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.6.15
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An improper access control vulnerability exists in janeczku/calibre-web. The affected version allows users without public shelf permissions to create public shelves. The vulnerability is due to the `create_shelf` method in `shelf.py` not verifying if the user has the necessary permissions to create a public shelf. This issue can lead to unauthorized actions being performed by users.
    Added Reference huntr.dev https://huntr.com/bounties/29fcc091-87b6-43bc-ab4b-3c0bec3f71df [No types assigned]
    Added Reference huntr.dev https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/bcdc97641447965af486964537f3821f47b28874 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE huntr.dev CWE-284
    Added CVSS V3 huntr.dev AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-3987 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-3987 weaknesses.

CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts Embedding Scripts within Scripts CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion Malicious Logic Insertion CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration Modification of Windows Service Configuration CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate Malicious Root Certificate CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof Intent Spoof CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure WebView Exposure CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration Data Injected During Configuration CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment CAPEC-550: Install New Service Install New Service CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service Modify Existing Service CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit Install Rootkit CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers Replace File Extension Handlers CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable Replace Trusted Executable CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File Modify Shared File CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon Run Software at Logon CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software Disable Security Software CAPEC-665: Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws
CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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