Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-37304 affects jeecg-boot 2.4.5. The reported issue lets unauthenticated remote users access the httptrace interface, exposing sensitive information and potentially enabling privilege escalation. This is mainly a confidentiality risk, but it matters because no login or user interaction is required.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure check for any jeecg-boot 2.4.5 deployment. Prioritize internet-facing systems first because the reported issue requires no authentication and can disclose sensitive information.
Technical view
The source describes CWE-732 insecure permissions in jeecg-boot 2.4.5 through the httptrace interface. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. The source bundle does not define the exact escalation path or a vendor fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where jeecg-boot 2.4.5 is deployed and the httptrace interface is reachable by unauthenticated network users, especially from the internet or broad internal networks.
Exploitation context
The bundle provides no evidence of active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The issue is still practical because the stated attack conditions are remote, unauthenticated, and low complexity.
Researcher notes
Affected metadata in the bundle is incomplete, but the description specifically names jeecg-boot 2.4.5. CVSS indicates confidentiality-only impact, while the text also mentions escalated privilege. Do not assume broader versions, exploit availability, or a patch without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor guidance and the referenced GitHub issue for fixed versions or configuration changes.
- Restrict unauthenticated access to the httptrace interface immediately.
- Remove internet exposure for affected jeecg-boot administrative or diagnostic endpoints.
- Review whether deployed applications are running jeecg-boot 2.4.5.
- Monitor access logs for unexpected requests to diagnostic trace interfaces.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications using jeecg-boot and confirm version 2.4.5 exposure.
- Verify httptrace is not reachable without authentication from untrusted networks.
- Confirm sensitive request or session data is not exposed through trace output.
- Review web access logs for historical unauthenticated httptrace access.
- Document whether vendor remediation or compensating controls are applied.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/jeecgboot/jeecg-boot/issues/2793CVE reference
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Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
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