CVE-2021-31314

File upload vulnerability in ejinshan v8+ terminal security system allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on the server

Critical · published January 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A file upload vulnerability in ejinshan v8+ lets attackers upload harmful files wherever they want on the server — absolutely devastating! 🔥 Think of it like allowing anyone to sneak into a restaurant kitchen and drop unwanted ingredients into the recipe — it could ruin the entire dish! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even remote control of the server. This allows attackers to manipulate sensitive information or deploy additional malware, creating chaos in your system and jeopardizing user data.

Put simply

Think of it like allowing anyone to sneak into a restaurant kitchen and drop unwanted ingredients into the recipe — it could ruin the entire dish! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper file validation on uploads, enabling attackers to upload arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on the server without proper checks in place.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even remote control of the server. This allows attackers to manipulate sensitive information or deploy additional malware, creating chaos in your system and jeopardizing user data. To safeguard your system, immediately patch to the latest version of ejinshan, ensuring that strict file validation is enforced during uploads. Additionally, implement access controls to restrict file write permissions wherever possible. You've got this! With these steps, you'll thwart potential attacks and strengthen your defenses! 🛡️

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
0.00740 · 54.1th percentile
Published
2024-01-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 00:00Z
    File upload vulnerability in ejinshan v8+ terminal security system allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on the server
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