CVE-2021-40146

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Apache Any23 YAMLExtractor.java

published September 11, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single flaw in the YAMLExtractor.java file could let an attacker run their code on your server like it’s their personal playground! 💻⚡ Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky chef slips in a special ingredient without anyone checking the order — once it’s in the pot, who knows what could come out? If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute any code on your machine, potentially leading to total control over your system. It's a recipe for disaster where sensitive data can be leaked, altered, or even deleted — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky chef slips in a special ingredient without anyone checking the order — once it’s in the pot, who knows what could come out? This Remote Code Execution vulnerability found in Any23 versions below 2.5 allows unauthorized users to execute malicious code remotely, exploiting weaknesses in the YAML extraction process.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute any code on your machine, potentially leading to total control over your system. It's a recipe for disaster where sensitive data can be leaked, altered, or even deleted — absolutely devastating! To shield yourself from this threat, update to Any23 version 2.5 or higher immediately. Additionally, review your configuration settings to ensure that unauthorized access is limited. Regular security audits can help catch similar flaws! You’ve got this! Follow these steps and you’ll reinforce your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05685 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2021-09-11T11:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 11:05Z
    A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Apache Any23 YAMLExtractor.java
    cvelistv5