PT-2021-17101 · Eprints · Eprints

David R Newman · Published 2021-03-01 · Updated 2021-03-04 · CVE-2021-26704

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions EPrints version 3.4.2

Description The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to the verb parameter in a "cgi/toolbox/toolbox" URI. This can lead to unauthorized access and control of the system.

Recommendations For EPrints version 3.4.2, consider restricting access to the "cgi/toolbox/toolbox" URI until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the verb parameter in the affected URI to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

RCE

OS Command Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-26704

Affected Products

Eprints

References · 6

• 🔥 https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdf · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26704 · Security Note
• https://files.eprints.org/2549 · Vendor Advisory
• https://files.eprints.org/2548 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-26704 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/10877 · Telegram Post