CVE-2021-42561
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
10.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. When activated, the Human plugin passes the unsanitized name parameter to a python "os.system" function. This allows attackers to use shell metacharacters (e.g., backticks "``" or dollar parenthesis "$()" ) in order to escape the current command and execute arbitrary shell commands.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-01-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-42561?
An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. When activated, the Human plugin passes the unsanitized name parameter to a python "os.system" function. This allows attackers to use shell metacharacters (e.g., backticks "``" or dollar parenthesis "$()" ) in order to escape the current command and execute arbitrary shell commands.
Is CVE-2021-42561 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-42561 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 10.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-42561?
CVE-2021-42561 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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