CVE-2021-34816 Command injection in n/a
Privileged users can execute arbitrary code on the server by installing plugins from an attacker-controlled source due to argument injection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-34816?
CVE-2021-34816 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Argument Injection issue in the plugin management of Etherpad 1.8.13 allows privileged users to execute arbitrary code on the server by installing plugins from an attacker-controlled source.
Weakness: CWE-88
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-34816?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Etherpad Etherpad.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34816?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-34816 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2021-34816 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-34816 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w5m-3w7v-8phf.