CVE-2021-45809
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CVE-2021-45809 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GlobalProtect-openconnect versions prior to 1.4.3 are affected by incorrect access control in GPService through DBUS, GUI Application. The way GlobalProtect-Openconnect is set up enables arbitrary users to execute commands as root by submitting the `--script=<script>` parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GlobalProtect-openconnect versions prior to 1.4.3 are affected by incorrect access control in GPService through DBUS, GUI Application. The way GlobalProtect-Openconnect is set up enables arbitrary users to execute commands as root by submitting the `--script=<script>` parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Globalprotect-Openconnect Project | Globalprotect-Openconnect | < 1.4.3 |
References
- https://github.com/yuezk/GlobalProtect-openconnect/issues/113Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yuezk/GlobalProtect-openconnect/issues/113Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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