Improper Access Control in Adminer Affects File Security
CVE-2021-43008

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adminer

Status
Adminer
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 April 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 13%

What is CVE-2021-43008?

The vulnerability present in Adminer versions 1.12.0 through 4.6.2 enables attackers to exploit improper access control, potentially facilitating arbitrary file read operations on the remote server. By manipulating the connection requests to a remote MySQL database, unauthorized users can access sensitive files, jeopardizing data integrity and security. This flaw was addressed in version 4.6.3, urging users to update promptly to safeguard against such exploits.

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-2021-43008-AdminerRead
Created by p0dalirius

References

https://github.com/vrana/adminer/releases/tag/v4.6.3
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https://www.adminer.org/
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https://sansec.io/research/adminer-4.6.2-file-disclosure-...
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EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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