Command Injection Vulnerability in CALDERA by MITRE
CVE-2021-42559

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mitre

Status
Caldera
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2021-42559?

A vulnerability exists in CALDERA 2.8.1 where multiple startup 'requirements' can execute commands upon server initialization. Because these commands are modifiable through the REST API, an authenticated user can manipulate this feature to execute arbitrary commands by altering the necessary configurations, leading to potential unauthorized access or system manipulation.

References

https://github.com/mitre/caldera/releases
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https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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