CVE-2021-31154
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31154 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. pleaseedit in please before 0.4 uses predictable temporary filenames in /tmp and the target directory. This allows a local attacker to gain full root privileges by staging a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pleaseedit in please before 0.4 uses predictable temporary filenames in /tmp and the target directory. This allows a local attacker to gain full root privileges by staging a symlink attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pleaseedit Project | Pleaseedit | < 0.4 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/edneville/please/-/tree/master/src/binThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/18/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/edneville/please/-/tree/master/src/binThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/18/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31154?
pleaseedit in please before 0.4 uses predictable temporary filenames in /tmp and the target directory. This allows a local attacker to gain full root privileges by staging a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2021-31154?
CVE-2021-31154 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31154?
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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