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CVE-2021-36388

Status: ModifiedHigh (7.5)—

In Yellowfin before 9.6.1 it is possible to enumerate and download users profile pictures through an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability exploitable by sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request to the page "MIIAvatarImage.i4".

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Yellowfinbi — Yellowfin

CWEs

References

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