CVE-2021-43008
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 13.64%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43008 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in Adminer versions 1.12.0 to 4.6.2 (fixed in version 4.6.3) allows an attacker to achieve Arbitrary File Read on the remote server by requesting the Adminer to connect to a remote MySQL database.. EPSS estimates a 13.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Access Control in Adminer versions 1.12.0 to 4.6.2 (fixed in version 4.6.3) allows an attacker to achieve Arbitrary File Read on the remote server by requesting the Adminer to connect to a remote MySQL database.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adminer | Adminer | >= 1.12.0, <= 4.6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/vrana/adminer/releases/tag/v4.6.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://podalirius.net/en/cves/2021-43008/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sansec.io/research/adminer-4.6.2-file-disclosure-vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.adminer.org/Product
- https://github.com/vrana/adminer/releases/tag/v4.6.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://podalirius.net/en/cves/2021-43008/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sansec.io/research/adminer-4.6.2-file-disclosure-vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.adminer.org/Product
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43008?
Improper Access Control in Adminer versions 1.12.0 to 4.6.2 (fixed in version 4.6.3) allows an attacker to achieve Arbitrary File Read on the remote server by requesting the Adminer to connect to a remote MySQL database.
How severe is CVE-2021-43008?
CVE-2021-43008 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43008?
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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