CVE-2021-21956 Deserialization in Imunify360

High 8.2 Published Updated

An attacker can achieve arbitrary command execution by providing a malicious file to the Ai-Bolit functionality in Imunify360.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-21956?

CVE-2021-21956 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in CloudLinux Inc Imunify360, published on 14 Apr 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A php unserialize vulnerability exists in the Ai-Bolit functionality of CloudLinux Inc Imunify360 5.10.2. A specially-crafted malformed file can lead to potential arbitrary command execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21956?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cloudlinux Imunify360.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21956?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21956 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2021-21956 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-21956 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q66p-gvmf-c9v2.

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