CVE-2021-47701

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2021-47701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenBMCS 2.4 allows an attacker to escalate privileges from a read user to an admin user by manipulating permissions and exploiting a vulnerability in the update_user_permissions.php script. Attackers can submit a malicious HTTP POST request to PHP scripts in '/plugins/useradmin/' directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenBMCS 2.4 allows an attacker to escalate privileges from a read user to an admin user by manipulating permissions and exploiting a vulnerability in the update_user_permissions.php script. Attackers can submit a malicious HTTP POST request to PHP scripts in '/plugins/useradmin/' directory.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbmcsOpenbmcs2.4

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Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47701?
OpenBMCS 2.4 allows an attacker to escalate privileges from a read user to an admin user by manipulating permissions and exploiting a vulnerability in the update_user_permissions.php script. Attackers can submit a malicious HTTP POST request to PHP scripts in '/plugins/useradmin/' directory.
How severe is CVE-2021-47701?
CVE-2021-47701 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47701?
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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Source: NVD / NIST