CVE-2021-40643 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 30 Jun 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the sendmail path configuration in EyesOfNetwork, leading to remote code execution.

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-2021-40643?

CVE-2021-40643 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EyesOfNetwork before 07-07-2021 has a Remote Code Execution vulnerability on the mail options configuration page. In the location of the "sendmail" application in the "cacti" configuration page (by default/usr/sbin/sendmail) it is possible to execute any command, which will be executed when we make a test of the configuration ("send test mail").

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Eyesofnetwork Eyesofnetwork.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40643 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-2021-40643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x327-f57f-h5w6.