CVE-2021-22962

An attacker can send a specially crafted request which could lead to leakage of sensitive data or potentially a resource-based DoS attack

High · published December 19, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it high at 7.3. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.0
7.3
EPSS
91%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Just one crafted request can spill sensitive data or trigger a resource-based DoS! Think of it like a sneaky guest at a party who starts spilling secrets and hogging all the snacks! 🎉 Imagine hosting a party where an uninvited guest manages to uncover all your guests' secrets while also snatching all the goodies! This vulnerability works similarly as it allows an attacker to send a specially crafted request that can lead to sensitive data leaks or even a resource drain on your server. This vulnerability could lead to disastrous outcomes! An attacker could easily extract sensitive information or cause a resource-based Denial of Service (DoS), potentially knocking your services offline right when they're needed most. In a world where uptime is everything, this could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Imagine hosting a party where an uninvited guest manages to uncover all your guests' secrets while also snatching all the goodies! This vulnerability works similarly as it allows an attacker to send a specially crafted request that can lead to sensitive data leaks or even a resource drain on your server. CVE-2021-22962 allows attackers to send specially crafted requests that may result in unauthorized data leakage or a resource-based denial of service, impacting service availability and user data confidentiality.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to disastrous outcomes! An attacker could easily extract sensitive information or cause a resource-based Denial of Service (DoS), potentially knocking your services offline right when they're needed most. In a world where uptime is everything, this could be absolutely devastating! To safeguard against this, promptly update your system to the latest patched version. Additionally, conduct an audit of request handling mechanisms and implement rate limiting to mitigate resource exhaustion risks. Don't wait, secure your systems now! This is fixable! Follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to hero status in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.91000 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2023-12-19T15:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 15:43Z
    An attacker can send a specially crafted request which could lead to leakage of sensitive data or potentially a resource-based DoS attack
    cvelistv5