Plugin Directory Permission Vulnerability in RabbitMQ on Windows
CVE-2021-22117

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
RabbitMQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2021

Summary

Prior to version 3.8.16, RabbitMQ installers on Windows do not enforce stringent permissions on plugin directories. This oversight may enable attackers with local filesystem access to insert malicious plugins, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the RabbitMQ server.

Affected Version(s)

RabbitMQ RabbitMQ Windows installers prior to version 3.8.16

References

https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22117
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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