CVE-2021-43397
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.69%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43397 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LiquidFiles before 3.6.3 allows remote attackers to elevate their privileges from Admin (or User Admin) to Sysadmin.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LiquidFiles before 3.6.3 allows remote attackers to elevate their privileges from Admin (or User Admin) to Sysadmin.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidfiles | Liquidfiles | < 3.6.3 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164997/LiquidFiles-3.5.13-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Nov/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Nov/52Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://forum.liquidfiles.com/forums/news.6/Vendor Advisory
- https://man.liquidfiles.com/release_notes/version_3-6-x.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164997/LiquidFiles-3.5.13-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Nov/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Nov/52Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://forum.liquidfiles.com/forums/news.6/Vendor Advisory
- https://man.liquidfiles.com/release_notes/version_3-6-x.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43397?
LiquidFiles before 3.6.3 allows remote attackers to elevate their privileges from Admin (or User Admin) to Sysadmin.
How severe is CVE-2021-43397?
CVE-2021-43397 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43397?
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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