CVE-2021-27198 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to achieve remote code execution and gain Administrator privileges on Windows systems.

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

What is CVE-2021-27198?

CVE-2021-27198 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Visualware MyConnection Server before v11.1a. Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution can occur via Arbitrary File Upload in the web service when using a myspeed/sf?filename= URI. This application is written in Java and is thus cross-platform. The Windows installation runs as SYSTEM, which means that exploitation gives one Administrator privileges on the target system.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Visualware Myconnection Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-27198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9xv-9vww-9m7g.

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