CVE-2021-40846
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40846 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Rhinode Trading Paints through 2.0.36. TP Updater.exe uses cleartext HTTP to check, and request, updates. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Rhinode Trading Paints through 2.0.36. TP Updater.exe uses cleartext HTTP to check, and request, updates. Thus, attackers can man-in-the-middle a victim to download a malicious binary in place of the real update, with no SSL errors or warnings.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tradingpaints | Trading Paints | <= 2.0.36 |
References
- https://axelp.io/YWDACExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tradingpaints.com/page/PrivacyVendor Advisory
- https://axelp.io/YWDACExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tradingpaints.com/page/PrivacyVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40846?
An issue was discovered in Rhinode Trading Paints through 2.0.36. TP Updater.exe uses cleartext HTTP to check, and request, updates. Thus, attackers can man-in-the-middle a victim to download a malicious binary in place of the real update, with no SSL errors or warnings.
How severe is CVE-2021-40846?
CVE-2021-40846 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40846?
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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