CVE-2021-26473

Unauthenticated arbitrary file upload and command execution in Vembu products

Critical · published June 8, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in VembuBDR allows attackers to write files on your server with a single API call! 🔥 Think of it like a guest at a restaurant who can secretly slip a dangerous recipe into the chef's instructions — once it’s in there, they can cook up whatever chaos they want! 🍽️ This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking complete control over your system. It's like leaving the back door wide open for intruders to do as they please!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a restaurant who can secretly slip a dangerous recipe into the chef's instructions — once it’s in there, they can cook up whatever chaos they want! 🍽️ CVE-2021-26473 affects VembuBDR and VembuOffsiteDR before version 4.2.0.1, allowing attackers to write files through the API endpoint /sgwebservice_o.php, which can then be executed remotely. This oversight in file handling is a critical security risk.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking complete control over your system. It's like leaving the back door wide open for intruders to do as they please! Upgrade to VembuBDR or VembuOffsiteDR version 4.2.0.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review your API security practices to ensure proper validation and authorization are in place to prevent unauthorized file writes. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your system and protect your data. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01756 · 77.8th percentile
Published
2021-06-08T18:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JUN 18:38Z
    Unauthenticated arbitrary file upload and command execution in Vembu products
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