CVE-2021-21479 Remote Code Execution in SCIMono

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can inject and execute Java expressions in SCIMono, compromising system integrity and availability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-21479?

CVE-2021-21479 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in SAP SE SCIMono, published on 9 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In SCIMono before 0.0.19, it is possible for an attacker to inject and execute java expression compromising the availability and integrity of the system.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21479?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.sap.scimono:scimono-server. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
com.sap.scimono:scimono-server MavenAll versions0.0.19
com.sap.scimono:scimono-server MavenAll versions0.0.19

Products include Sap Scimono.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21479?

Upgrade com.sap.scimono:scimono-server to 0.0.19 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2021-21479 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-21479 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29q4-gxjq-rx5c.

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