CVE-2021-3198

Public Exploit
Ivanti MobileIron Core clish Restricted Shell Escape via OS Command Injection

Description

By abusing the 'install rpm url' command, an attacker can escape the restricted clish shell on affected versions of Ivanti MobileIron Core. This issue was fixed in version 11.1.0.0.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.12% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Ivanti MobileIron Core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2021/06/02/untitled-cve-2021-3198-and-cve-2021-3540-mobileiron-shell-escape-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilities/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3198?
CVE-2021-3198 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3198?
To fix CVE-2021-3198, 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-2021-3198 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-3198 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-3198?
CVE-2021-3198 affects Ivanti MobileIron Core.
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