CVE-2021-34182

An issue in ttyd v.1.6.3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via default configuration permissions

Critical · published February 17, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple misconfiguration in ttyd v.1.6.3 can give attackers the keys to your code kingdom! 🔥 Think of ttyd as a restaurant kitchen where the chef has left the front door wide open and the menu unwatched. Anyone can stroll in, grab a knife, and start cooking up something dangerous without any checks! With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access and devastating data breaches. Imagine a rogue chef completely altering your signature dish, or worse, poisoning the food – the consequences could be catastrophic.

Put simply

Think of ttyd as a restaurant kitchen where the chef has left the front door wide open and the menu unwatched. Anyone can stroll in, grab a knife, and start cooking up something dangerous without any checks! This vulnerability arises because the default configuration permissions in ttyd allow untrusted users to execute arbitrary code. Simply put, it’s like having a security system in place but leaving the backdoor wide open.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access and devastating data breaches. Imagine a rogue chef completely altering your signature dish, or worse, poisoning the food – the consequences could be catastrophic. To protect your systems, immediately change the default configuration settings to enforce stricter permissions. Upgrade to the latest version of ttyd where this issue has been resolved, and conduct a security audit of your deployment. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your environment and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

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
0.00865 · 58.2th percentile
Published
2023-02-17T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 FEB 00:00Z
    An issue in ttyd v.1.6.3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via default configuration permissions
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