OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Zen Cart by Zen Cart
CVE-2021-3291

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Zen-cart

Status
Zen Cart
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 January 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 16%

What is CVE-2021-3291?

Zen Cart 1.5.7b contains a vulnerability that allows administrators to execute arbitrary operating system commands. By manipulating an HTML radio input element within the modules edit page, an attacker could embed malicious commands that the server would execute, potentially compromising the server's integrity and security. This flaw emphasizes the importance of validating user input properly to prevent unauthorized command execution.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-3291
Created by ImHades101

References

https://github.com/MucahitSaratar/zencart_auth_rce_poc
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161613/Zen-Cart-1.5....
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EPSS Score

16% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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