CVE-2021-43779

Public Exploit
Remote Command Execution vulnerability

Description

GLPI is an open source IT Asset Management, issue tracking system and service desk system. The GLPI addressing plugin in versions < 2.9.1 suffers from authenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability, allowing access to the server's underlying operating system using command injection abuse of functionality. There is no workaround for this issue and users are advised to upgrade or to disable the addressing plugin.

Categories

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.94% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: pluginsGLPI addressing
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/addressing/security/advisories/GHSA-q5fp-xpr8-77jh third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/addressing/commit/6f55964803054a5acb5feda92c7c7f1d91ab5366 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/hansmach1ne/MyExploits/tree/main/RCE_GLPI_addressing_plugin third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43779?
CVE-2021-43779 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-43779?
To fix CVE-2021-43779, 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-2021-43779 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-43779 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-43779?
CVE-2021-43779 affects pluginsGLPI addressing.
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