CVE-2021-42654
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.62%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42654 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SiteServer CMS < V5.1 is affected by an unrestricted upload of a file with dangerous type (getshell), which could be used to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SiteServer CMS < V5.1 is affected by an unrestricted upload of a file with dangerous type (getshell), which could be used to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sscms | Siteserver Cms | < 5.1 |
References
- https://github.com/siteserver/cmsProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/siteserver/cms/issues/3236Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/siteserver/cms/releases/download/siteserver-dev-v5.0.92/siteserver_install.zipPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/siteserver/cmsProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/siteserver/cms/issues/3236Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/siteserver/cms/releases/download/siteserver-dev-v5.0.92/siteserver_install.zipPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42654?
SiteServer CMS < V5.1 is affected by an unrestricted upload of a file with dangerous type (getshell), which could be used to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-42654?
CVE-2021-42654 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42654?
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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