CVE-2021-31573

In Config Manager, there is a possible command injection due to improper input validation

Critical · published February 6, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky command injection is lurking in Config Manager, allowing attackers to escalate privileges—no special permissions required! 🔥 It's like a mischievous kid sneaking into a party through a side entrance, bypassing all the official checks. Without needing to be on the guest list, they can cause chaos! An attacker could leverage this flaw to gain higher privileges within your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over critical systems. The worst part? They can do it without the user's knowledge, making it an absolute nightmare for your security team!

Put simply

It's like a mischievous kid sneaking into a party through a side entrance, bypassing all the official checks. Without needing to be on the guest list, they can cause chaos! This vulnerability stems from improper input validation in Config Manager, which allows a proximal attacker to inject commands and escalate their privileges without needing additional execution rights.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this flaw to gain higher privileges within your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over critical systems. The worst part? They can do it without the user's knowledge, making it an absolute nightmare for your security team! Patch your systems immediately with Patch ID A20210009 to close this critical vulnerability. Also, consider reviewing input validation practices to prevent similar issues in the future. Don’t wait—this is a must-fix! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll lock things down and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

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
0.01679 · 76.7th percentile
Published
2023-02-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 00:00Z
    In Config Manager, there is a possible command injection due to improper input validation
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