CVE-2021-32955CWE-434

Delta Electronics DIAEnergie Version 1.7.5 and prior allows unrestricted file uploads, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute code

published August 30, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
37%
Percentile
98.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ Unrestricted file uploads in Delta Electronics DIAEnergie 1.7.5 and earlier open a door for remote code execution! This vulnerability is like leaving the backdoor ajar and hoping nobody notices. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a restaurant that lets anyone walk into the kitchen without restrictions โ€” any chef, armed with the right ingredients, can whip up their own dangerous dish. That's pretty much what this vulnerability does for attackers looking to run rogue code! If exploited, an attacker could potentially upload malicious files and execute code on the server, leading to unauthorized access or system control. This could lead to a full breach of sensitive data, wreaking havoc on services and user trust. It's a sneaky risk lurking in outdated software!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that lets anyone walk into the kitchen without restrictions โ€” any chef, armed with the right ingredients, can whip up their own dangerous dish. That's pretty much what this vulnerability does for attackers looking to run rogue code! This vulnerability in DIAEnergie allows unauthorized users to upload files to the server without proper validation, which may permit remote code execution. An attacker can leverage this flaw by uploading malicious scripts that the server would execute, leading to severe consequences.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially upload malicious files and execute code on the server, leading to unauthorized access or system control. This could lead to a full breach of sensitive data, wreaking havoc on services and user trust. It's a sneaky risk lurking in outdated software! To remediate this issue, update DIAEnergie to the latest version, which addresses file upload restrictions. Additionally, implement stringent file validation checks and limit executable file types to counter such threats in the future. ๐Ÿ’ก You've got this! Secure your systems and keep that backdoor locked tight. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.37319 ยท 98.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 ยท Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2021-08-30T17:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 17:11Z
    Delta Electronics DIAEnergie Version 1.7.5 and prior allows unrestricted file uploads, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute code
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