CVE-2021-44028 XML external entity in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 22 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in the log4net configuration to read sensitive data or execute code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-44028?

CVE-2021-44028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

XXE can occur in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 because the log4net configuration file might be controlled by an attacker, a related issue to CVE-2018-1285.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Kace Desktop Authority.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-44028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6vh7-mxw3-7f49.