CVE-2021-45090

Stormshield Endpoint Security before 2.1.2 allows remote code execution

published December 21, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky flaw in Stormshield Endpoint Security allows attackers to execute code remotely, and it’s hiding right under our noses! Think of this vulnerability like a hotel employee who can worm their way into any guest's room without a key. The employee has the access but shouldn’t be able to just stroll in at will, yet here we are with a gap that could let them do just that! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain complete control over the system, running malicious code as if they were the legitimate user. This means they could steal sensitive information, alter settings, or even install additional malware, making it a potential playground for cybercriminals!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel employee who can worm their way into any guest's room without a key. The employee has the access but shouldn’t be able to just stroll in at will, yet here we are with a gap that could let them do just that! This vulnerability exists due to insufficient checks in Stormshield Endpoint Security versions prior to 2.1.2, allowing unauthorized remote code execution when exploited. It’s a concerning flaw for any system relying on endpoint protection.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain complete control over the system, running malicious code as if they were the legitimate user. This means they could steal sensitive information, alter settings, or even install additional malware, making it a potential playground for cybercriminals! Update Stormshield Endpoint Security to version 2.1.2 or later immediately. Regularly audit your security settings and ensure that only trusted code is executed on your endpoints. Don't forget to review your incident response plans! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those systems patched to maintain your security hero status! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03024 · 87.4th percentile
Published
2021-12-21T15:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 15:17Z
    Stormshield Endpoint Security before 2.1.2 allows remote code execution
    cvelistv5