CVE-2021-28134
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.17%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28134 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Clipper before 1.0.5 allows remote command execution. A remote attacker may send a crafted IPC message to the exposed vulnerable ipcRenderer IPC interface, which invokes the dangerous openExternal API.. EPSS estimates a 5.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Clipper before 1.0.5 allows remote command execution. A remote attacker may send a crafted IPC message to the exposed vulnerable ipcRenderer IPC interface, which invokes the dangerous openExternal API.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clipper Project | Clipper | < 1.0.5 |
References
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/issues/13Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/pull/14Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/pull/14/commits/28f1492a12234cf1e6af85c78bf22ee2f5090d19Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/releases/tag/v1.0.5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/issues/13Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/pull/14Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/pull/14/commits/28f1492a12234cf1e6af85c78bf22ee2f5090d19Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AkashRajpurohit/clipper/releases/tag/v1.0.5Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28134?
Clipper before 1.0.5 allows remote command execution. A remote attacker may send a crafted IPC message to the exposed vulnerable ipcRenderer IPC interface, which invokes the dangerous openExternal API.
How severe is CVE-2021-28134?
CVE-2021-28134 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28134?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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