CVE-2021-27213 Deserialization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsafe YAML deserialization in pystemon's config.py, requiring a patch to use SafeLoader.

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-2021-27213?

CVE-2021-27213 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

config.py in pystemon before 2021-02-13 allows code execution via YAML deserialization because SafeLoader and safe_load are not used.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27213?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pystemon Project Pystemon.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27213 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-2021-27213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63mg-762w-r25h.

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