CVE-2021-29655

Pexip Infinity Connect before 1.8.0 omits certain provisioning authenticity checks

published February 18, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw lets untrusted code waltz right in! Pexip Infinity Connect versions before 1.8.0 skip essential checks that keep the bad guys out. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that skips checking the delivery receipt for ingredients—anyone can drop off whatever they want without verification. It’s the recipe for a disaster dinner, where you don’t know what’s actually going into the pot! This could result in unauthorized code execution, allowing attackers to potentially compromise the system. If exploited, it could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access, leaving you with a hefty mess to clean up!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that skips checking the delivery receipt for ingredients—anyone can drop off whatever they want without verification. It’s the recipe for a disaster dinner, where you don’t know what’s actually going into the pot! Pexip Infinity Connect versions prior to 1.8.0 fail to enforce certain provisioning authenticity checks, which means that untrusted code can be executed on the system, bypassing security protocols.

What to do

This could result in unauthorized code execution, allowing attackers to potentially compromise the system. If exploited, it could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access, leaving you with a hefty mess to clean up! Upgrade Pexip Infinity Connect to version 1.8.0 or later immediately, ensuring that your system is protected from unauthorized code execution. Also, review your provisioning processes to enhance security measures for the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00537 · 44.4th percentile
Published
2022-02-18T21:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 FEB 21:44Z
    Pexip Infinity Connect before 1.8.0 omits certain provisioning authenticity checks
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