CVE-2021-31915

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.2.4, OS command injection leading to remote code execution was possible

published May 11, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection flaw in JetBrains TeamCity can lead to remote code execution if you're not careful! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service that accepts any package without checking what's inside—if an attacker sends a malicious script disguised as a legitimate request, they can execute any command they want! This could allow attackers to run arbitrary commands on your server, compromising sensitive data, altering configurations, or even taking complete control of your system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if exploited!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that accepts any package without checking what's inside—if an attacker sends a malicious script disguised as a legitimate request, they can execute any command they want! The vulnerability in JetBrains TeamCity allows remote code execution due to improper handling of OS commands, enabling attackers to inject and execute commands through crafted requests. Essentially, the server trusts inputs it shouldn’t!

What to do

This could allow attackers to run arbitrary commands on your server, compromising sensitive data, altering configurations, or even taking complete control of your system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if exploited! Upgrade TeamCity to version 2020.2.4 or later immediately to close this security gap. It's also wise to review any input validation processes to ensure they're robust against such injections. Don't delay! You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your TeamCity setup and become a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03213 · 88.1th percentile
Published
2021-05-11T12:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 12:12Z
    In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.2.4, OS command injection leading to remote code execution was possible
    cvelistv5