CVE-2021-43203: jetbrains ktor Improper Authentication
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 09-11-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-43203 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Authentication vulnerability in jetbrains ktor. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.86%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In JetBrains Ktor before 1.6.4, nonce verification during the OAuth2 authentication process is implemented improperly.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.86%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
58%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.86% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.86%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Jetbrains1 product
- ktor< 1.6.4
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/11/08/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q3-2021/X Refsource MISCVendor Advisory