CVE-2021-31914

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.2.4 on Windows, arbitrary code execution on TeamCity Server was possible

published May 11, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky flaw in JetBrains TeamCity allows arbitrary code execution, potentially turning your server into a playground for attackers! โšก Think of your TeamCity Server as a restaurant kitchen. If someone can slip in and cook whatever they want without anyone checking their credentials, you could end up serving some truly questionable dishes! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code of their choosing on the TeamCity server, leading to complete control over the system. Imagine the chaos if malicious scripts were unleashed โ€“ sensitive data could be stolen, configurations altered, or worse!

Put simply

Think of your TeamCity Server as a restaurant kitchen. If someone can slip in and cook whatever they want without anyone checking their credentials, you could end up serving some truly questionable dishes! The vulnerability lies in the fact that TeamCity before version 2020.2.4 on Windows permits arbitrary code execution, meaning if an attacker can execute commands on your server, they can do almost anything imaginable.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code of their choosing on the TeamCity server, leading to complete control over the system. Imagine the chaos if malicious scripts were unleashed โ€“ sensitive data could be stolen, configurations altered, or worse! Upgrade your TeamCity to version 2020.2.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Make sure to review your security policies and access controls to harden your defenses! This is fixable! Update your TeamCity server, and you'll have this vulnerability locked down in no time. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02268 ยท 82.9th percentile
Published
2021-05-11T12:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 12:11Z
    In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.2.4 on Windows, arbitrary code execution on TeamCity Server was possible
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