CVE-2021-31574

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 vulnerability is lurking in Config Manager! An attacker can exploit this with no extra privileges required—like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat without any assistance. 🔥 This vulnerability is like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and change the menu without any checks. Without proper input validation, attackers can sneak in commands that elevate their privileges and wreak havoc without needing any authorization. 🍽️ The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive system controls and escalate privileges, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. It's a serious risk, especially given that no user interaction is required for exploitation!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and change the menu without any checks. Without proper input validation, attackers can sneak in commands that elevate their privileges and wreak havoc without needing any authorization. 🍽️ CVE-2021-31574 is a command injection vulnerability in Config Manager caused by improper input validation. This flaw allows attackers in proximity to issue commands that can escalate their privileges without needing any special execution rights.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive system controls and escalate privileges, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. It's a serious risk, especially given that no user interaction is required for exploitation! To protect your systems, patch to the latest version using Patch ID A20210009 immediately. Ensure that input validation is strictly enforced to prevent command injection attacks in the future. 🔒 Stay vigilant and regularly audit your configurations. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your environment and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

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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