CVE-2021-27886

Description

rakibtg Docker Dashboard before 2021-02-28 allows command injection in backend/utilities/terminal.js via shell metacharacters in the command parameter of an API request. NOTE: this is NOT a Docker, Inc. product.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.14% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory docker.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/issues/23 third party advisory
https://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/commit/79cdc41809f2030fce21a1109898bd79e4190661 third party advisory patch
https://www.docker.com/legal/trademark-guidelines third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163416/Docker-Dashboard-Remote-Command-Execution.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27886?
CVE-2021-27886 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27886?
To fix CVE-2021-27886, 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-2021-27886 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-27886 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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