VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2021-27900

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is missing an authorization check on several pages in the Web Console.

HIGH 8.1EPSS 2.45%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.45%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) is missing an authorization check on several pages in the Web Console. This enables a view-only user to change any configuration setting and delete any registered agents. All versions before 7.11.1 are affected.

CVSS 3.1: 8.1 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 2.45% probability · 83th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected: proofpoint/insider threat management
Source: cve@mitre.org

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0005Vendor Advisory
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0005Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.