CVE-2021-44426 File upload in n/a
An attacker can upload arbitrary files to a victim's Downloads folder without approval when both connect to the same remote machine via AnyDesk.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-44426?
CVE-2021-44426 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in AnyDesk before 6.2.6 and 6.3.x before 6.3.5. An upload of an arbitrary file to a victim's local ~/Downloads/ directory is possible if the victim is using the AnyDesk Windows client to connect to a remote machine, if an attacker is also connected remotely with AnyDesk to the same remote machine. The upload is done without any approval or action taken by the victim.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Anydesk Anydesk.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-44426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r63-v4pm-8j7g.