CVE-2021-42954 Misconfiguration in n/a

High 7.8 Published 17 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Weak file permissions in the installation directory allow local attackers to escalate privileges, reset passwords, and steal sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-42954?

CVE-2021-42954 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary fixed from 10.1.2121.1 is affected by incorrect access control. The installation directory is vulnerable to weak file permissions by allowing full control for Windows Everyone user group (non-admin or any guest users), thereby allowing privilege escalation, unauthorized password reset, stealing of sensitive data, access to credentials in plaintext, access to registry values, tampering with configuration files, etc.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42954?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42954?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42954 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-42954 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42954 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5984-mr35-258v.