CVE-2021-44255

Description

Authenticated remote code execution in MotionEye <= 0.42.1 and MotioneEyeOS <= 20200606 allows a remote attacker to upload a configuration backup file containing a malicious python pickle file which will execute arbitrary code on the server.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 19.87% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory pizzapower.me
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.pizzapower.me/2021/10/09/self-hosted-security-part-1-motioneye/ third party advisory
https://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/issues/2843 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44255?
CVE-2021-44255 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44255?
To fix CVE-2021-44255, 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-2021-44255 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-44255 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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