CVE-2021-44031 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can upload a malicious ASP file to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution in Quest KACE Desktop Authority.

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-2021-44031?

CVE-2021-44031 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2. /dacomponentui/profiles/profileitems/outlooksettings/Insertimage.aspx contains a vulnerability that could allow pre-authentication remote code execution. An attacker could upload a .ASP file to reside at /images/{GUID}/{filename}.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44031?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Kace Desktop Authority.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44031?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44031 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-44031 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44031 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q8x-2f93-mwpm.