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CVE-2021-33205

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.97%

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CVE-2021-33205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Western Digital EdgeRover before 0.25 has an escalation of privileges vulnerability where a low privileged user could load malicious content into directories with higher privileges, because of how Node.js is used. An attacker can gain admin privileges and carry out malicious activities such as creating a fake library and stealing user credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Western Digital EdgeRover before 0.25 has an escalation of privileges vulnerability where a low privileged user could load malicious content into directories with higher privileges, because of how Node.js is used. An attacker can gain admin privileges and carry out malicious activities such as creating a fake library and stealing user credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WesterndigitalEdgerover< 0.25

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33205?
Western Digital EdgeRover before 0.25 has an escalation of privileges vulnerability where a low privileged user could load malicious content into directories with higher privileges, because of how Node.js is used. An attacker can gain admin privileges and carry out malicious activities such as creating a fake library and stealing user credentials.
How severe is CVE-2021-33205?
CVE-2021-33205 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33205?
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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Source: NVD / NIST