CVE-2021-28235

Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function

published April 4, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A surprising privilege escalation sits in Etcd-io v.3.4.10, where remote attackers can exploit the debug function! Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen where a chef accidentally leaves the door ajar, allowing anyone to waltz in and take charge, potentially ruining the whole meal! This vulnerability enables attackers to gain unauthorized access and escalate their privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on your system's integrity. Imagine someone walking right into the kitchen and changing the recipes—absolute chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen where a chef accidentally leaves the door ajar, allowing anyone to waltz in and take charge, potentially ruining the whole meal! The vulnerability arises from the debug function that fails to properly authenticate requests, allowing remote attackers to escalate their privileges without a hitch.

What to do

This vulnerability enables attackers to gain unauthorized access and escalate their privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on your system's integrity. Imagine someone walking right into the kitchen and changing the recipes—absolute chaos! To protect your systems, update Etcd-io to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Regularly review your configurations to ensure debug functions are properly secured. Make it a part of your routine security checks! You've got this! By staying proactive, you can keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01618 · 75.9th percentile
Published
2023-04-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 00:00Z
    Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function
    cvelistv5