CRITICAL

CVE-2021-3122

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

87.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

CMCAgent in NCR Command Center Agent 16.3 on Aloha POS/BOH servers permits the submission of a runCommand parameter (within an XML document sent to port 8089) that enables the remote, unauthenticated execution of an arbitrary command as SYSTEM, as exploited in the wild in 2020 and/or 2021. NOTE: the vendor's position is that exploitation occurs only on devices with a certain "misconfiguration."

Technical details

Published
2/7/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3122?

CMCAgent in NCR Command Center Agent 16.3 on Aloha POS/BOH servers permits the submission of a runCommand parameter (within an XML document sent to port 8089) that enables the remote, unauthenticated execution of an arbitrary command as SYSTEM, as exploited in the wild in 2020 and/or 2021. NOTE: the vendor's position is that exploitation occurs only on devices with a certain "misconfiguration."

Is CVE-2021-3122 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-3122 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 87.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-3122?

CVE-2021-3122 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-3122 affecting your environment?

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