CVE-2021-4471

Description

TG8 Firewall exposes a directory such as /data/ over HTTP without authentication. This directory stores credential files for previously logged-in users. A remote unauthenticated attacker can enumerate and download files within the directory to obtain valid account usernames and passwords, leading to loss of confidentiality and further unauthorized access.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-538 CWE-538

References

Other References

https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-tg8-firewall-preauth-rce-and-password-disclosure/ https://web.archive.org/web/20211024224240/http://www.tg8security.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tg8-firewall-unauthenticated-user-password-disclosure https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-tg8-firewall-preauth-rce-and-password-disclosure/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4471? +

TG8 Firewall exposes a directory such as /data/ over HTTP without authentication. This directory stores credential files for previously logged-in users. A remote unauthenticated attacker can enumerate and download files within the directory to obtain valid account usernames and passwords, leading to loss of confidentiality and further unauthorized access.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-4471? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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