CVE-2021-0265: Contrail Insights: The REST API implementation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands as root.
First published: Thu Apr 22 2021(Updated: )
An unvalidated REST API in the AppFormix Agent of Juniper Networks AppFormix allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands as root on the host running the AppFormix Agent, when certain preconditions are performed by the attacker, thus granting the attacker full control over the environment. This issue affects: Juniper Networks AppFormix 3 versions prior to 3.1.22, 3.2.14, 3.3.0.
Credit: sirt@juniper.net
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Formidable Pro2pdf | >=3.0.0<3.1.22 | |
| Formidable Pro2pdf | >=3.2.0<3.2.14 |
Remedy
The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: AppFormix 3.1.22, 3.2.14, 3.3.0, and all subsequent releases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-0265?
CVE-2021-0265 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for unauthenticated remote command execution as root.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0265?
To fix CVE-2021-0265, upgrade the Juniper AppFormix software to version 3.1.22 or later, or to version 3.2.14 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-0265?
CVE-2021-0265 affects Juniper AppFormix versions from 3.0.0 to 3.1.22 and from 3.2.0 to 3.2.14.
Can CVE-2021-0265 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-0265 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker, allowing command execution on the host.
What actions can an attacker perform through CVE-2021-0265?
An attacker can execute arbitrary commands as root on the system running the AppFormix Agent, leading to full system control.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/title
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/juniper
- canonical/formidable pro2pdf
- version/formidable pro2pdf/3.0.0
- version/formidable pro2pdf/3.2.0