CVE-2021-45966
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.62%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45966 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Pascom Cloud Phone System before 7.20.x. In the management REST API, /services/apply in exd.pl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.. EPSS estimates a 5.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Pascom Cloud Phone System before 7.20.x. In the management REST API, /services/apply in exd.pl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pascom | Cloud Phone System | <= 7.19 |
References
- https://kerbit.io/research/read/blog/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://tutorialboy24.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-story-of-3-bugs-that-lead-to.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.pascom.net/doc/en/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://kerbit.io/research/read/blog/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://tutorialboy24.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-story-of-3-bugs-that-lead-to.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.pascom.net/doc/en/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45966?
An issue was discovered in Pascom Cloud Phone System before 7.20.x. In the management REST API, /services/apply in exd.pl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2021-45966?
CVE-2021-45966 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45966?
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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