CVE-2021-45428

TLR-2005KSH is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability

published January 3, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
57%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An incorrect access control vulnerability in TLR-2005KSH lets attackers upload arbitrary files with ease — like a delivery person who doesn’t check the package before handing it off! 📦 Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk in and place any order without being checked by the staff. The kitchen is open to all sorts of requests, potentially leading to a chaotic menu that could serve up something dangerous! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, including HTML and CGI scripts, turning the server into a playground for their nefarious activities. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even full control over the server — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk in and place any order without being checked by the staff. The kitchen is open to all sorts of requests, potentially leading to a chaotic menu that could serve up something dangerous! The vulnerability arises because the PUT method is enabled without proper access controls, allowing attackers to upload files without authentication. This misconfiguration can lead to severe security breaches if exploited.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, including HTML and CGI scripts, turning the server into a playground for their nefarious activities. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even full control over the server — absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, disable the PUT method unless absolutely necessary and ensure proper access controls are in place. Regularly audit your configurations and apply security best practices to harden your environment. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll transform this vulnerability into a locked-down fortress. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.56931 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2022-01-03T13:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JAN 13:25Z
    TLR-2005KSH is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability
    cvelistv5