CVE-2021-44458

Lack of websocket authentication in Lens causes remote code execution when visiting a malicious website

Description

Linux users running Lens 5.2.6 and earlier could be compromised by visiting a malicious website. The malicious website could make websocket connections from the victim's browser to Lens and so operate the local terminal feature. This would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the Lens user.

Categories

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Mirantis Lens
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Mirantis/security/blob/main/advisories/0001.md third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44458?
CVE-2021-44458 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44458?
To fix CVE-2021-44458, 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-2021-44458 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-44458 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-44458?
CVE-2021-44458 affects Mirantis Lens.
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