# CVE-2021-41594: In RSA Archer 6.9.SP1 P3, if some application functions are precluded by the Administrator, this can be bypassed by intercepting the API req

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-03-29 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In RSA Archer 6.9.SP1 P3, if some application functions are precluded by the Administrator, this can be bypassed by intercepting the API request at the /api/V2/internal/TaskPermissions/CheckTaskAccess endpoint. If the parameters of this request are replaced with empty fields, the attacker achieves access to the precluded functions.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.rsa.com/en-us/company/vulnerability-response-policy
- https://www.archerirm.community/t5/security-advisories/archer-an-rsa-business-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities/ta-p/674497

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