CVE-2021-31575

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

🚨 An attacker with local access can exploit a command injection flaw in Config Manager with zero interaction required! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky chef who can sneak their way into the kitchen and adjust recipes without the main chef even noticing — they can mix in some unexpected ingredients! With this vulnerability, a malicious user could elevate their privileges and do anything from accessing sensitive configurations to running malicious commands, all without your knowledge. It's like leaving the door wide open for someone to take over the kitchen, and suddenly, anything could get cooked up!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who can sneak their way into the kitchen and adjust recipes without the main chef even noticing — they can mix in some unexpected ingredients! CVE-2021-31575 is a command injection vulnerability in Config Manager caused by improper input validation. It allows attackers with local access to inject commands that could escalate their privileges without requiring further execution privileges.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a malicious user could elevate their privileges and do anything from accessing sensitive configurations to running malicious commands, all without your knowledge. It's like leaving the door wide open for someone to take over the kitchen, and suddenly, anything could get cooked up! To fix this critical vulnerability, you should apply patch A20210009 immediately. Also, perform a thorough review of user permissions and ensure proper input validation is implemented to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! Keep your systems secure and patch up this vulnerability to ensure your digital kitchen remains safe! 🛡️

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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