CVE-2021-22795CWE-78

A CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution…

Critical · published March 28, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky command injection flaw in StruxureWare Data Center Expert could let attackers run code remotely – no login required! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes orders but doesn’t check the kitchen for rules. If someone slips in a spicy dish that shouldn’t be made, chaos ensues! This vulnerability lets attackers bypass security checks, putting your system at risk. With this OS Command Injection vulnerability, an attacker could execute any command on the server, leading to unauthorized data access, system manipulation, or even total control. This is like handing over the keys to your entire data center!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes orders but doesn’t check the kitchen for rules. If someone slips in a spicy dish that shouldn’t be made, chaos ensues! This vulnerability lets attackers bypass security checks, putting your system at risk. This CVE-2021-22795 is caused by the improper neutralization of special elements in the command input, allowing attackers to inject harmful commands. The vulnerability affects versions V7.8.1 and prior of StruxureWare Data Center Expert.

What to do

With this OS Command Injection vulnerability, an attacker could execute any command on the server, leading to unauthorized data access, system manipulation, or even total control. This is like handing over the keys to your entire data center! To secure your system, immediately update StruxureWare Data Center Expert to the latest version. Review your network architecture and implement additional input validation to mitigate the risk of command injections. You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your system tighter than the vault at Fort Knox! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03122 · 87.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2022-03-28T16:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAR 16:25Z
    A CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution…
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