CVE-2021-43038
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The wguest account could execute commands by injecting into PostgreSQL trigger functions. This allowed privilege escalation from the wguest user to the postgres user.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-12-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-43038?
An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The wguest account could execute commands by injecting into PostgreSQL trigger functions. This allowed privilege escalation from the wguest user to the postgres user.
Is CVE-2021-43038 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-43038 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43038?
CVE-2021-43038 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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