CVE-2021-27900

Published: Apr 6, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.2

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (3)

Products: Proofpoint: Insider Threat Management

Proofpoint

1 product

Insider Threat Management

Configuration A

3 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management	From 7.10.0 to 7.10.3
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management	From 7.11.0 to 7.11.1
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management	From 7.9.0 to 7.9.3

Related CWEs

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

References (2)

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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