CVE-2021-25322

Public Exploit

python-HyperKitty: hyperkitty-permissions.sh used during %post allows local privilege escalation from hyperkitty user to root

Description

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory python-HyperKitty versions prior to 1.3.4-5.1.

References

Link	Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182373	issue tracking exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25322?: CVE-2021-25322 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25322?: To fix CVE-2021-25322, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25322 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-25322 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25322?: CVE-2021-25322 affects openSUSE Leap 15.2, openSUSE Factory.

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Description

Category

CWE-61 – UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

References

Frequently Asked Questions