CVE-2021-44231

Internally used text extraction reports allow an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application

published December 14, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty text extraction report vulnerability lets an attacker execute code through the application! This is like a chef adding a secret ingredient to the menu without anyone noticing! 🍽️ Think of it as a restaurant where a sneaky chef could slip in an ingredient that changes the dish entirely without the owner's approval. An attacker can gain unexpected control over how the application behaves, just like that chef altering the secret sauce! This is a surprising sneaky vector for code execution, allowing attackers to manipulate the application’s behavior. If successfully exploited, it could lead to unwanted changes, data disclosure, or even application downtime, making it a potential recipe for disaster.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a sneaky chef could slip in an ingredient that changes the dish entirely without the owner's approval. An attacker can gain unexpected control over how the application behaves, just like that chef altering the secret sauce! CVE-2021-44231 allows attackers to inject and execute code through internally used text extraction reports, giving them control over the application's behavior without proper authorization.

What to do

This is a surprising sneaky vector for code execution, allowing attackers to manipulate the application’s behavior. If successfully exploited, it could lead to unwanted changes, data disclosure, or even application downtime, making it a potential recipe for disaster. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that all text extraction inputs are properly validated and sanitized. Review and update your application’s security measures to restrict unauthorized code execution. It's a good time to conduct a security audit of your codebase! You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your application cooking up a storm safely! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01391 · 72.1th percentile
Published
2021-12-14T15:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 DEC 15:44Z
    Internally used text extraction reports allow an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application
    cvelistv5